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Organic peppercorns prized for their tingling in the mouth as they are eaten.
Woodsy, minty, citrus flavor with a cooling sensation.
Not a true peppercorn, but a dried berry of the prickly ash tree.
Key ingredient in Chinese 5 Spice.
Use with Salt Traders sea salts or didi davis food flavored salts.

Description

Organic Szechuan peppercorns are known by many names: Sichuan pepper,Szechwan pepper,Chinese pepper, Flower pepper, Fagara pepper, or Anise pepper, yet this spice is not a true peppercorn. They are the dried berry of the prickly ash tree. The aroma and flavor of these berries resides in the outer brick-colored husks. The seeds are discarded (except for a few strays) as they are gritty and have a bitter flavor. These berries have a mysterious blended flavor and aroma that is a little bit woodsy, minty, and earthy with a little eucalyptus and citrus, and a cooling sensation. But they are most prized for their mild tingling in the mouth that grows and lingers. Use the berries as is or toast for full flavor. Toast in a dry skillet over low to medium-low heat to release their aromatic oils. Use the berries in your pepper mill or coffee grinder or you may crush them with a mortar and pestle, the side of a cleaver, or a rolling pin. These berries are used in Chinese cooking, marinating, and curing. They are also great on seafood, poultry, meats, rice, noodle dishes, eggs, and vegetables. Use the berries whole in soups, stews, and braises.