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Sansho Peppers

Zanthoxylum piperitum Allergen-Free
Sansho Peppers

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Rutaceae
  • Primary Cuisine East Asian
  • Seasonality Year-Round (dried)
  • Source Berries of the Japanese prickly ash tree

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Sansho Peppers ?

A Japanese spice from the prickly ash tree, offering a unique lemony, peppery flavor with a distinctive tingling numbness.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Sansho Peppers ?

Le/La/L'Sansho Peppers a un goût lemony, peppery, slightly bitter, with a distinctive numbing sensation avec des arômes citrusy, piney, slightly floral.

Taste
Lemony, peppery, slightly bitter, with a distinctive numbing sensation
Texture
Fine powder (ground), dry, brittle (whole berries)
Aroma
Citrusy, piney, slightly floral
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 1g (1/4 tsp)
Calories375 kcal
Total Fat15 g
Saturated Fat1.5 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein10 g
Total Carbohydrate50 g
Dietary Fiber30 g
Total Sugars5 g
Calcium500 mg
Iron10 mg
Potassium1300 mg

Le secret du chef

To maximize flavor and numbing effect, lightly toast whole sansho berries before grinding them into a fine powder.

Substituts & Proportions pour Sansho Peppers

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Sansho Peppers est Sichuan Peppercorns, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Closest in flavor and numbing sensation, ideal for authentic Asian dishes.

Substituts pour Sansho Peppers avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Sichuan Peppercorns Meilleur 1:1 Closest in flavor and numbing sensation, ideal for authentic Asian dishes.
Lemon Zest + Black Pepper 1:1 (zest), 1/4 (pepper) Provides the citrus and pungency, but lacks the unique tingling.
White Peppercorns 1:1 Offers a similar pungent heat profile, less citrusy.
Tellicherry Black Peppercorns 1:1 High-quality black pepper can offer a complex peppery note.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Sansho Peppers

Purchase whole berries for maximum freshness and grind as needed.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Sansho Peppers ?

  • Grilled eel (unagi)
  • yakitori
  • miso soup
  • chicken
  • tofu
  • dashi
  • citrus.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Sansho Peppers ?

Lemony, peppery, slightly bitter, with a distinctive numbing sensation Citrusy, piney, slightly floral

Quel est un bon substitut pour Sansho Peppers ?

Le meilleur substitut est Sichuan Peppercorns (1:1). Closest in flavor and numbing sensation, ideal for authentic Asian dishes.

Comment choisir et conserver le Sansho Peppers ?

Purchase whole berries for maximum freshness and grind as needed.

Ingrédients Spice associés

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