Organic Szechuan Pepper, whole red-brown husks

Product description

Biova organic Szechuan pepper is a distinctive Asian spice made from whole, red-brown husks sourced from China. It gives dishes a fine tingling sensation on the palate and a fresh, citrus-like note.

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, and creates a pleasantly light numbing effect on the tongue.

In hot dishes, wok cooking or modern fusion recipes, organic Szechuan pepper offers a wide range of uses. Add the whole husks during cooking or crush them just before use to season meat, vegetables, tofu and sauces with Biova spices in a nuanced way.

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 highly 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 as whole husks.

Characteristics

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

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the growing region in China, the aroma ranges from more 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 offers a fresh, citrus-like aroma with subtle resinous notes. On the palate, Szechuan pepper is aromatic and spicy, with a fine tingling and a briefly numbing sensation on the tongue and lips.

Suggested uses

• Seasoning for wok vegetables, stir-fried noodles and pan dishes in Asian cooking.
• As an aromatic 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