Organic red-brown Szechuan pepper, whole, from China

Product description

Biova organic Szechuan pepper is one of the most distinctive spices in Chinese cooking. The whole red-brown husks from China create a fine tingling sensation in the mouth and add a fresh, citrus-like note to Asian dishes.

Gentle drying and careful cleaning help preserve the essential oils and the complex aroma. The spice is intensely aromatic but not hot like black pepper. Instead, it leaves a lightly numbing, lemony-fresh feeling on the tongue.

In creative kitchens, organic Szechuan pepper opens up a wide range of uses, from wok dishes and marinades through to modern fusion recipes. Use the whole husks for cooking or crush them just before use to give meat, vegetables, tofu and sauces an unmistakable Asian touch with Biova spices.

Origin

The Szechuan pepper for this Biova product comes from selected mountainous regions of China with a temperate climate. There the shrubs develop their typical, intense aroma that is especially valued in Chinese cuisine.

Cultivation / processing / harvest

The plants are grown in line with organic farming standards, without synthetic crop protection agents. Once ripe, the husks are harvested by hand, sorted, gently dried and packed whole for Biova.

Characteristics

Botanically, Szechuan pepper is not a true pepper but the dried husk of a citrus plant. This creates the characteristic combination of lemony freshness, spice, a mild numbing effect and the attractive red-brown appearance.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the growing region in China, the aroma ranges from bright, citrus-fresh to warm and spicy. Harvest time and drying influence the intensity of the tingling effect, which is why Biova focuses on even drying and careful grading.

Taste & aroma

On the nose, it shows a fresh, citrus-like aroma with subtle resinous notes. On the palate, Szechuan pepper is aromatic and spicy, followed by a gentle tingling and a briefly numbing sensation on tongue and lips.

Suggested uses

• Seasoning for stir-fried vegetables, fried noodles and classic pan dishes in Asian cuisine.
• Flavour component in marinades and dry rubs for meat, poultry, fish or tofu.
• To refine sauces, stocks, dressings or creative desserts with a delicate citrus note.

Product specification

• Country of origin: China
• Grading: whole husks
• Colour: red-brown