What is Sichuan pepper powder

Sichuan pepper powder is a spice made from Sichuan peppercorns. This spice is often used in our dishes. Correct use of Sichuan pepper powder can make our dishes taste more delicious, but if we use excessive amounts, it will affect the taste of the dishes. Sichuan pepper powder is very simple to make. You only need to put the washed Sichuan peppercorns into the pot and stir-fry over low heat. So what is Sichuan pepper powder? Let’s find out together below.

Sichuan pepper powder is a commonly used spice, which is used in many places. It can also be used to extract oil, and the oil yield can reach more than 25%. This spice has a very wide range of uses and can be used in conjunction with other condiments.

Pepper powder- Dietary effects

Zanthoxylum bungeanum is spicy and hot in nature, and enters the spleen and stomach meridians;

It has the effects of warming the middle and dispelling cold, removing dampness and relieving pain, killing insects and detoxifying, and relieving itching and fishy smell;

It is mainly used to treat vomiting, wind-cold-dampness, toothache and other symptoms.

Sichuan pepper powder - Nutritional analysis

1. Sichuan pepper has a fragrant smell, which can remove the fishy smell of various meats, change the taste, promote saliva secretion and increase appetite;

2. Medical research has found that pepper can dilate blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure;

3. Taking pepper water can expel parasites.

Sichuan pepper powder - Additional information

1. Excessive consumption can easily consume intestinal water and cause constipation;

2. Sichuan pepper with small seeds and light purple shells is the best;

3. When Sichuan pepper gets wet, a white film will form and the taste will change. Keep it in a dry place and avoid moisture;

4. The oil temperature should not be too high when frying pepper oil.

Other related

Zanthoxylum bungeanum was first recorded in the Book of Songs. In ancient times, peppercorns were often mixed with wine, which was called pepper wine. "Qimin Yaoshu" mentioned it many times for seasoning. Li Shizhen of the Ming Dynasty clearly pointed out the characteristics of "its taste is spicy and numb" in "Compendium of Materia Medica". This kind of spicy taste has become a major feature of Sichuan cuisine and is widely used by chefs.

This is the end of the explanation about what pepper powder is. As a spice often used in our cuisine, pepper powder has been recognized by many people. Correct use can make the taste of dishes very delicious, so we must use this spice with caution. However, we cannot consume too much of this spice, as it may cause constipation, so we must use it with caution.