Green Sichuan Pepper

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This pepper (which isn’t really a pepper!) will surprise you with its intensity, its tingling sensation on the tongue, and especially its powerful citrus aroma...!

Ground or infused, it pairs excellently with fish and shellfish, duck, and even with ice cream and chocolate!

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Livré en sachet refermable 

Pour info, 100g de produit ont un volume de 75cl environ

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Often referred to as "green fagara," the first thing that surprises is the emerald green color of green Sichuan pepper. Next, the nose is overwhelmed by its aroma, a blend of citrus, lemongrass, and chopped herbs. Finally, the taste astounds with its intensity, mixed with citrus notes, lime, and a beautiful lingering finish! It also has the same strange tingling sensation as its more mature brother, Sichuan pepper, even more pronounced.

Its nickname "Sansho pepper" comes from its resemblance to the Japanese seed of the same name, which has a very similar flavor but is much, much more expensive! So if you were looking for "Sansho," give this "green fagara" a try; you won't be disappointed!

You can lightly toast it in a pan before grinding it into powder, or simply pass it through a mill just before consuming. It is magical with fish, shellfish (notably scallops), and absolutely extraordinary with duck. It will add a unique twist to a fruit salad and elevate a chocolate dessert or ice cream! You can also pair it with a sprinkle of fleur de sel added at the last moment to your dish.

As with many spices, if you want to add it during the cooking process, it’s best to do so halfway through cooking to avoid altering its flavor too much with heat. Finally, if you don’t want your dish to be too intense for your taste, use it sparingly!

Sichuan pepper is also widely used in Tibetan cuisine, as it is one of the few spices that can grow at high altitudes, as well as in Japan.

Who am I?


Origin: China

Scientific name: Zanthoxylum bungeanum

Other names: Green fagara, Chinese pepper, flower pepper, clavalier, Sancho pepper

Sichuan pepper, whether green or more mature, is named after the province in China from which it originates. Despite its name "pepper," it is not related to true pepper but rather belongs to the citrus family!

The Sichuan pepper tree is a deciduous shrub of the Rutaceae family, reaching about 2.5 meters in height. In autumn, its foliage takes on stunning mauve and purple hues. The undersides of the deeply divided and aromatic leaves, along with the branches, are covered with many sharp thorns reminiscent of those on roses. It produces small, bumpy fruits a few millimeters in diameter that gradually change from green to dark violet at full maturity in October.

In fact, only the empty husk of these small fruits is consumed, which split open after drying to release the shiny black seed they contain, which is removed because it is hard and somewhat bitter. A good Sichuan pepper should contain a maximum of empty husks and as few seeds as possible!

A Little History:


Sichuan pepper has been cultivated in China and Japan since ancient times. This shrub was discovered, and its fruits were brought to Venice by Marco Polo in the 13th century. At that time, it became a sensation in Venetian cuisine. It then disappeared until the 19th century when it was rediscovered by curious botanists who named it "clavalier." It is only in recent years that culinary curiosity has brought it back into vogue!

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Conservation des épices
Elles se conservent au sec, dans des récipients individuels bien clos et à l'abri de la lumière, même électrique.
Dluo
01/2025
Emplacement entrepôt
P12
Numéro de Lot

07050
Allergènes possibles
Ce produit peut contenir des traces de sésame, moutarde, céleri et gluten

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EAN13
09041100
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