{"product_id":"szechuan-peppercorns","title":"Szechuan Peppercorns Dried Berries Spice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are excited to have a Chinese classic in our peppercorn family,\u003cstrong\u003e Szechuan peppercorns\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are known by many names: Sichuan pepper, \u003cem\u003eSzechwan pepper,\u003c\/em\u003e Chinese pepper, Flower pepper, Fagara pepper, Anise pepper, yet this spice is not related to black and white pepper, not a “peppercorn” at all. They are the dried berry of the prickly ash tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 at once woodsy, minty, earthy, eucalyptus-y, citrusy, lavender-y with a cooling sensation. But they are most prized for their mild tingling in the mouth that grows and lingers. They are not hot like peppercorns or spicy like chile, nor are they bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may use the berries as is or you may toast them for full flavor. Toast in a dry skillet over low to medium-low heat to release their aromatic oils. Stir the berries constantly so all sides are toasted and they do not burn. You will begin to smell the full, flowery, perfume-y, aroma of the spice. It takes about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the skillet at this peak to prevent burning and cool on a plate. The berries will smoke and burn otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 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 a fabulous seasoning on seafood, poultry, meats, rice, noodle dishes, eggs, and vegetables. Use the berries whole in stews and braises. Szechuan pepper pairs well with chile and other sweet spices and are a key ingredient in the Chinese 5-spice blend. Store the berries in an airtight jar, away from strong light, sunlight, or heat to preserve maximum flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a unique woodsy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecitrusy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand minty flavor to dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild tingling mouth sensation enhances culinary experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile use in various cooking methods including marinating and curing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for seasoning seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epoultry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emeats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be toasted to intensify aroma and flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole berries can be used in stews and braises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs well with chile and sweet spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot spicy or bitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoffering a distinctive alternative to black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grind or crush for flexible usage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong shelf life when stored properly in airtight container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Searches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flavorgo.shop\/search?q=peppercorns\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" class=\"keyword-link\"\u003epeppercorns\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flavorgo.shop\/search?q=spice\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" class=\"keyword-link\"\u003espice\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flavorgo.shop\/search?q=Szechuan\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" class=\"keyword-link\"\u003eSzechuan\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flavorgo.shop\/search?q=berries\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" class=\"keyword-link\"\u003eberries\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flavorgo.shop\/search?q=seasoning\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" class=\"keyword-link\"\u003eseasoning\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flavorgo.shop\/search?q=Szechuan+peppercorns+spice\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" class=\"keyword-link\"\u003eSzechuan peppercorns spice\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flavorgo.shop\/search?q=dried+prickly+ash+berries\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" class=\"keyword-link\"\u003edried prickly ash berries\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flavorgo.shop\/search?q=seasoning+for+meats+and+vegetables\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" class=\"keyword-link\"\u003eseasoning for meats and vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flavorgo.shop\/search?q=Chinese+cooking+peppercorns\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" class=\"keyword-link\"\u003eChinese cooking peppercorns\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flavorgo.shop\/search?q=mild+tingling+spice+flavor\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" class=\"keyword-link\"\u003emild tingling spice flavor\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salt Traders","offers":[{"title":"1 oz Jar","offer_id":67622303236264,"sku":"sku-43366461276403","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz Black Bag","offer_id":67622303269032,"sku":"sku-48433033314547","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz Bulk Bag","offer_id":67622303301800,"sku":"sku-43366461309171","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb Bulk Bag","offer_id":67622303334568,"sku":"sku-43366461341939","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/4810\/9725\/files\/b105d150-39fa-4619-ad2e-b184993b3008.png?v=1791410194","url":"https:\/\/flavorgo.shop\/products\/szechuan-peppercorns","provider":"Flavorgo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}