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Szechuan Peppercorn

Zanthoxylum bungeanum / Zanthoxylum simulans Allergen-Free
Szechuan Peppercorn

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Rutaceae
  • Primary Cuisine East Asian (Sichuan)
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Zanthoxylum berries

O Que É Szechuan Peppercorn?

A dried berry from the prickly ash tree, known for its unique citrusy, woody aroma and characteristic numbing (ma la) sensation.

Qual o Sabor de Szechuan Peppercorn?

Szechuan Peppercorn tem um sabor pungent, citrusy, woody, slightly bitter com aromas de floral, citrusy, woody.

Taste
Pungent, Citrusy, Woody, slightly bitter
Texture
Light, Dry, Crunchy (if whole)
Aroma
Floral, Citrusy, Woody
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

Per 1g (1/4 tsp)
Calories370 kcal
Total Fat15 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein10 g
Total Carbohydrate50 g
Dietary Fiber20 g
Total Sugars5 g
Calcium200 mg
Iron10 mg
Potassium1000 mg

Segredo do Chef

To maximize the numbing (ma la) effect, dry-toast whole Szechuan peppercorns in a pan until fragrant before grinding them for use in dishes.

Substitutos e Proporções de Szechuan Peppercorn

O melhor substituto para Szechuan Peppercorn é Black Peppercorns + Lemon Zest, usado na proporção de 1:1 (peppercorns) + pinch zest. Provides heat and some citrus notes, but not the numbing.

Substitutos para Szechuan Peppercorn com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Black Peppercorns + Lemon Zest Melhor 1:1 (peppercorns) + pinch zest Provides heat and some citrus notes, but not the numbing.
Coriander Seeds + White Peppercorns 1:1:1 (white pepper:coriander:Szechuan) Aromatic and pungent, milder version.
Grains of Paradise 1:1 Offers a similar citrusy, peppery heat, but lacks the distinctive numbing effect.
Sansho Powder (Japanese) 1:1 A close cousin from the same genus, offers citrusy notes and a milder numbing effect.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Szechuan Peppercorn

  1. Purchase whole dried peppercorns; toast lightly before grinding to release full flavor.
  2. Store in an airtight container.

O Que Combina Bem Com Szechuan Peppercorn?

  • Chili
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Soy Sauce
  • Star Anise
  • Pork
  • Chicken
  • Tofu.

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Szechuan Peppercorn?

Pungent, Citrusy, Woody, slightly bitter Floral, Citrusy, Woody

Qual é um bom substituto para Szechuan Peppercorn?

O melhor substituto é Black Peppercorns + Lemon Zest (1:1 (peppercorns) + pinch zest). Provides heat and some citrus notes, but not the numbing.

Como escolher e armazenar Szechuan Peppercorn?

Purchase whole dried peppercorns; toast lightly before grinding to release full flavor. Store in an airtight container.

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