Szechuan Pepper Salt
In Asian cuisine, this spice combination is sprinkled over deep-fried foods or used to finish stir-fries. The dried berries need to be toasted before grinding to release their distinctive flavor.
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In Asian cuisine, this spice combination is sprinkled over deep-fried foods or used to finish stir-fries. The dried berries need to be toasted before grinding to release their distinctive flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Szechuan pepper
- 3 tsp. fine sea salt
Preparation
Heat small skillet over medium-low heat. Add Szechuan pepper, and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until fragrant and slightly darker in color, shaking pan frequently. (If pepper starts smoking, immediately remove from pan or it will become bitter.) Transfer to small bowl to cool. Pound in mortar and pestle, or grind in electric grinder to fine powder. Stir in salt. Store in small jar.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 6
- Carbohydrate Content 1 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0.5 g
- Fiber Content 0.5 g
- Protein Content 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 198 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g