What are the methods for preserving peppercorns

We usually use Sichuan peppercorns for seasoning when cooking. Usually, we mainly use dried Sichuan peppercorns. In fact, the role of Sichuan peppercorns is far more than just in diet. Sichuan peppercorns have many benefits, especially green peppercorns. When storing Sichuan peppercorns, we must also pay attention to the method. So, what are the methods to preserve Sichuan peppercorns? Let’s take a look at it below.

1. Wash the freshly picked green peppercorns with clean water. Just rinse off the dust on the surface of the green peppercorns. After washing, place the green peppercorns in a ventilated place to dry.

2. Prepare an appropriate amount of cold boiled water and small plastic bags, put the dried green peppercorns into small plastic bags, pour an appropriate amount of cold boiled water into each plastic bag, and then seal the plastic bags.

3. Put the prepared small plastic bag into the freezer of the refrigerator and take it out when you need the green peppercorns.

The green peppercorns preserved in this way will retain their original flavor and will not change color even after being stored for a year, making them look just like freshly picked green peppercorns.

The role of green pepper

In addition to the numbing taste, green peppercorns also have a strong fragrance and are mainly used in dishes that emphasize the fragrance. Dishes such as pepper and numbing chicken, green pepper rabbit, etc. require green peppercorns to be flavorful. In addition, green peppercorns can also be used to make green peppercorn oil, which is more fragrant than peppercorn oil made from red peppercorns.

Through the above introduction, we know what methods are there to preserve Sichuan peppercorns. In normal times, we can use the above methods to preserve Sichuan peppercorns. Another thing that needs to be noted is that when using Sichuan peppercorns, if they deteriorate or change color, they must not be used again, as it is harmful to the body.