About Szechuan Peppercorns
chinese, spice
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Colour: faded dark rust size: a small peppercorn popped open, insides hollow. texture: slightly knobbly density: low stem: small one often intact Distinquishing characteristics: pale bit of parchment in each half, looks like it used to suspend a seed.
These puppies are not 'true' pepper. Dry fry them in a skillet and grind with 50% Xichuan and 50% coarse salt.
Penzey's of course has them and the roasted mixture, which they describe as 'an authentic rub'.
From: TJ
Yield: 1 servings