{"product_id":"pieprz-syczuanski-bio","title":"Organic Sichuan Pepper - Whole - 25g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic Sichuan pepper – citrusy, tingling and slightly spicy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole organic Sichuan pepper from certified organic farms. It smells citrusy, a bit like lemon and grapefruit peel, and does something on the tongue that no other spice can: it creates a gentle tingling and slight numbing sensation, after which every subsequent bite tastes more intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne ingredient and nothing else. That's what real Sichuan pepper tastes like 🙂\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot pepper, just citrus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its name, Sichuan pepper is not related to black pepper. It is the dried husks of fruits from a shrub in the Zanthoxylum genus, which belongs to the rutaceae family, the same family as lemons and oranges. Hence its citrusy aroma. The heat is also different: instead of burning, Sichuan pepper tingles. This is due to sanshool, a compound that stimulates the nerve endings responsible for sensing touch on the tongue and lips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMala, the taste of Sichuan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Sichuan cuisine, pepper is rarely used on its own. Paired with chili, it creates the famous mala flavor. \"Ma\" is the tingling from Sichuan pepper, and \"la\" is the heat from chili peppers. The tingling makes the chili heat feel different, and together they create an addictive flavor. Our organic chili flakes are a perfect addition to this duo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use Sichuan pepper?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSort through it.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you find black seeds or small twigs, remove them. They are hard and bitter, and all the aroma is in the husks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eToast it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour the pepper into a dry pan and toast over medium heat for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it smells strongly aromatic. Do not let it burn, or it will become bitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrind it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let it cool and grind it in a mortar or grinder just before use. Ground pepper loses its aroma quickly, so it is best to grind only as much as you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much to add?\u003c\/strong\u003e To start, ½–1 teaspoon of ground pepper is enough for a dish serving 2–4 people. The tingling builds gradually, so it is better to add less and season at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it pair well with?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWok dishes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kung pao chicken, stir-fried vegetables, or chili noodles: a pinch at the end of cooking is enough to give the dish character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoultry and fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rub ground pepper with salt into the skin of chicken or duck before roasting, sprinkle it over fish before frying, or add it to a marinade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSichuan cuisine classics.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, or Sichuan hot pot simply do not taste right without it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHomemade chili oil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat oil with whole Sichuan pepper, strain it, and pour it over chili flakes. This oil pairs well with dumplings, noodles, eggs, and vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSichuan salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix toasted salt with ground Sichuan pepper, e.g. in a 3:1 ratio. This is a classic addition to fried chicken, shrimp, and grilled meats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething unexpected.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pinch of ground Sichuan pepper pairs surprisingly well with dark chocolate, strawberries, and citrus fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container. Whole pepper retains its aroma much longer than ground pepper, so it is best to grind it as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrganic certification, which is good for you and the planet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Sichuan pepper is an organic farming product with the PL-EKO-03 certificate. It comes from certified organic farms, cultivated without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. The ingredient list has one item – and that is exactly what you have on your plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA fun fact about Sichuan pepper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tingling from Sichuan pepper can be measured. In 2013, scientists from University College London determined that the sensation on the lips corresponds to vibrations at a frequency of around 50 Hz, meaning the brain perceives it as if the lips were vibrating slightly. And in the United States, for almost 40 years, from 1968 to 2005, there was an import ban on this spice because it could carry a disease that destroys citrus trees. This is what \u003cstrong\u003eTHE REAL SICHUAN PEPPER\u003c\/strong\u003e is all about.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ekogram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57797439979846,"sku":"5902114807740","price":19.99,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/7509\/9579\/files\/pieprz-syczuanski-bio-ekogram.jpg?v=1793966334","url":"https:\/\/ekogram.pl\/en\/products\/organic-sichuan-pepper","provider":"Ekogram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}