SICHUAN PEPPER - eco

Sichuan pepper, also known as Sichuan pepper, is a popular spice in Chinese cuisine. Unlike black pepper, Szechuan pepper does not come from an actual pepper plant, but rather from a plant in the citrus family called Zanthoxylum simulans or Zanthoxylum bungeanum. The seeds and berries of this plant are dried and used as a spice. Sichuan pepper has a unique and complex flavor that combines notes of citrus, pepper, mint and licorice. It can be used to flavor a variety of dishes, including meats, vegetables, and soups. It is also often used in marinades, sauces and seasonings to add flavor and depth. The flavor of Sichuan Pepper is subtly peppery, slightly lemony and very fragrant. It produces a confusing sensation in the mouth. At first slightly spicy, like a black pepper, it then produces a numbing sensation by causing a slightly anesthetic sensation in the mouth. It is easily associated with beef or pork, and it is very common to use it as a condiment for white meats, such as chicken or duck. Combined with star anise, or even fennel, it will allow you to make sumptuous marinades to prepare white meats. Although it is mainly used in savory cooking, Sichuan pepper is popular in certain dessert recipes. It will thus enhance the sweet taste of a chocolate mousse by giving it a spicy and tangy note and will simply and effectively sublimate a fresh fruit salad or sorbets.