{"product_id":"sichuan-pepper-powder","title":"Sichuan Pepper Powder (Szechuan)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSichuan pepper powder (also spelt Szechuan pepper) is ground from the dried peppercorns of \u003cem\u003eZanthoxylum simulans\u003c\/em\u003e, a prickly shrub in the citrus family. Despite the name it is no relation to black pepper or chilli, and it brings a bright lemony aroma and a tingling, numbing buzz rather than heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe famous tingle:\u003c\/strong\u003e a compound called hydroxy-alpha-sanshool sets the lips and tongue buzzing, the signature of Sichuan cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade to pair with chilli:\u003c\/strong\u003e it has no heat of its own, so chilli brings the fire and the pepper brings the tingle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround and ready to go:\u003c\/strong\u003e no toasting or grinding needed, just stir it into dressings, dumpling fillings, marinades and dipping salts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA classic five-spice ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e traditional Chinese five-spice powder brings it together with star anise, fennel, cinnamon and cloves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA little goes a long way:\u003c\/strong\u003e a quarter teaspoon flavours a dish for two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic:\u003c\/strong\u003e grown and processed to certified organic standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single js-acc-single\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- How to Use --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-uses\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-uses\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eStart small and add more at the table if you want it. For the fullest flavour, stir it into warm (not smoking) oil for a few seconds before the other ingredients go in, or scatter it over a hot dish just before serving. It is at home in mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, cold noodle dressings and homemade chilli oil made with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-chilli-flakes\"\u003eChilli Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePepper salt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toast 2 tablespoons of salt in a dry pan until hot, take it off the heat and stir in 2 teaspoons of Szechuan pepper powder. Serve it as a dip for fried chicken, squid or tofu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive-spice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grind 2 parts \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-star-anise\"\u003eStar Anise\u003c\/a\u003e, 2 parts \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-fennel-seed\"\u003eFennel Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, 1 part \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cassia-cinnamon-chips\"\u003eCassia Cinnamon Chips\u003c\/a\u003e and half a part \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-cloves\"\u003eCloves\u003c\/a\u003e, then stir through 1 part Szechuan pepper powder. Ground pepper loses its perfume faster than whole peppercorns, so keep it sealed and use it within a few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Good to Know --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-notes\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-notes\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eMala, the best known flavour pairing in Sichuan cooking, is made up of ma, meaning numbing, and la, meaning spicy hot, with Szechuan pepper supplying the numbing half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIn a 2013 study, volunteers matched the tingle on their lips to a vibration of about 50 pulses a second. The sanshool sets off the same nerve fibres that sense light touch, which is why it feels like a buzz rather than a taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eRelated \u003cem\u003eZanthoxylum\u003c\/em\u003e species are known as toothache trees, from the old habit of chewing the bark to numb a sore tooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSzechuan pepper belongs to the citrus family, so avoid it if you have a citrus allergy. Take care too if you react to cashews or pistachios, as cross-reactions have been reported. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"herbcottage","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":49249134182500,"sku":"so-sichuan-pepper-powder-50g","price":19.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":49249134215268,"sku":"so-sichuan-pepper-powder-200g","price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/7780\/5924\/files\/sichuan-pepper-powder.jpg?v=1789344940","url":"https:\/\/www.herbcottage.com.au\/products\/sichuan-pepper-powder","provider":"Mudbrick Herb Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}