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Sichuan peppercorns are not related to black pepper but, instead, add a fragrant and lemony flavor and a numbing effect on the lips and tongue, which opens the taste buds to other sensations.
4.5 oz. resealable plastic jar.
Tellicherry black, Sarawak White, and green peppercorns, with allspice berry.
Complex blend is exotic, with earthy and fruity notes.
Use to flavor both savory and sweet dishes.
Premium whole peppercorns and allspice berries from around the world.
Referred to by the Cantonese as "flower pepper," Sichuan pepper is the dried reddish-brown berry of a prickly ash tree native to China. Sichuan pepper is not related to black pepper and does not pack the similar heat or pungency. Instead, it has a slightly tingly, numbing effect on the tongue - what the Chinese call "Ma" - leaving behind notes of lemon and anise. When combined with hot chile pepper, the combination is numbing and spicy, or "Ma-La" and one of the primary sensations in fiery Sichuan cooking.
To enhance their flavor and fragrance, we suggest lightly toasting them in a dry skillet prior to grinding or adding to your dish. Or season oil, by heating oil adding the pepper for a minute, and then removing the peppercorns.
Toss INDIA TREE Sichuan Pepper into a vegetable stir-fry; grind and add it to a rub for chicken or duck; roast together with INDIA TREE Coarse Sea Salt, then grind this mixture to create a dipping salt for grilled prawns or roasted pork; crush to powder and sprinkle over buttered popcorn; include in a marinade for deep-fried squid.