In the branches, huddled together like green stars
Green peppercorns, you carry a unique fragrance
Swaying gently in the breeze, that's your shy dance
It shows the wonder and beauty of nature
Your hemp is a surprise to the tip of the tongue
Stimulate the taste buds and awaken the sleeping appetite
A spark of charm in the dish
Green pepper, you are a garden treasure
With the deep feeling and hope of the land
With fragrance, writing the poetry of life
Sichuan pepper, this little spice, plays an important role on the stage of Chinese cuisine. However, do you really know how to properly use Sichuan pepper to fully exploit its unique charm and value? Today, let's explore the proper use of Sichuan pepper.
Types and characteristics of prickly ash
Peppercorns are divided into red peppercorns and green peppercorns. Peppercorns have rich flavor and lasting numbing taste. Green peppercorns are fresh and fragrant. Understanding their characteristics is the first step to using them correctly.
For example, in the production of spicy hot pot base material, red peppercorns can add mellow fragrance and lasting numbing taste to the bottom of the pot; In cold dishes, the fresh numbing flavor of green peppercorns can bring a different texture.
The clever use of Sichuan pepper in cooking
NO.01- Hot oil excitation
> The Sichuan pepper into the hot oil fried, can instantly release the rich pepper fragrance. This kind of Sichuan pepper oil is used to mix noodles and stir-fry dishes.
> Like the classic Sichuan pepper oil noodles, the rich fragrance makes people's appetite increase.
NO.02- Straight into the dish
> When braising meat, directly add Sichuan pepper, you can increase the smell, make the meat more delicious.
For example, when stewing ribs, put a few Sichuan pepper, which can effectively remove the smell of meat.
NO.03- Preparation of pepper powder
> Grind peppercorns into powder, used for marinating meat or making barbecue seasoning, convenient and delicious.
> Sprinkle pepper when grilling, the unique hemp flavor makes the skewer more flavorful.
The medicinal value of prickly ash
> Sichuan pepper is not only a good helper for cooking, but also has a certain medicinal value. It can warm the middle, dispel cold, dehumidify and relieve pain.
> In some traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, Sichuan pepper is often used to treat the spleen and stomach deficiency cold, cold and damp bi pain and other diseases.
Prevent insects and remove dampness
> The Sichuan pepper wrapped in the wardrobe or rice jar, can prevent insects and remove humidity.
Relieve toothache
> Toothache, bite a pepper in the pain, can play a certain relief.
Sichuan pepper is small, but its value can not be underestimated. The correct use of Sichuan pepper can not only add color and flavor to our food, but also play a role in all aspects of life. Let us carefully explore and use, fully release the real value of Sichuan pepper!
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