Red Sichuan Pepper

Ingredients: Zanthoxylum Piperitum Origin: China Net volumes and weights: 50ml / 19g / 0.63oz Description: Szechuan red pepper, often confused with black pepper, is actually a berry from the Zanthoxylum tree. Originating from the Sichuan province of China, it is famous for its unique taste, both aniseed and slightly spicy, accompanied by a numbing sensation on the tongue. The harvest of Sichuan red pepper is generally done by hand, in late summer. The berries, which turn from green to bright red when ripe, are delicately picked. After harvesting, they are often sun-dried to intensify their aromas and flavor. This drying process is crucial, as it allows the berries to develop their distinctive character. Thanks to its traditional cultivation method and its particular taste, Sichuan red pepper is an essential ingredient in many dishes of the cuisine, bringing heat and complexity. Directions for use: It goes perfectly with duck, pork, poultry, foie gras and calf's liver. It gives a very exotic note to citrus-based desserts, mousses, sorbets, ice creams, creams. She likes fruits in general, strawberries, melon, apricot and pineapple.