Green Sichuan Pepper Oil (120ml/275ml)
Green Sichuan Pepper Oil (120ml/275ml)
Flavor notes: Lemon with strong floral notes. The tingling level is comparable to the red.
The citrus note makes it ideal for use with fish and seafood because its refreshing citrusy character helps reduce the fishy smell. It also works well with chicken and vegetables too, giving it a lively zing in soups, gravies or stews. A little goes a long way!
Size: 120 ml (4.2 ounces) and 275 ml (9.3 ounces)
Ingredients: First-grade, cold-pressed, non-GMO rapeseed oil, Fresh Green Sichuan Pepper
Storage: Keep in a cool and dry place or refrigerate to prolong life and aroma
Red vs. Green Sichuan Pepper: Many people are unaware that Sichuan pepper comes in two varieties - Red and Green. They are not in different stages of maturity but two plants with distinct flavors (think of red wine grapes and white wine grapes). Both are native to Sichuan, and while the red ones have been used in cooking for thousands of years, the green variety is more boutique and has only become popular in China in the past 20 years.
| Green | Red |
| "An oil that tingles and transforms" - The New York Times | The iconic flavor sensation in all classic Sichuan dishes. You can now "mapo" anything! |
| Aroma: Citrus (Lemon zest), Fresh flowers, Bright | Aroma: Citrus (Orange zest), Dried flowers, Warm |
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| Suggested Pairing: Fish, Seafood, Veggies, Pasta | Suggested Pairing: Meat, Tofu, Pizza |
Unrivalled Quality of Green Sichuan Pepper
While dried Sichuan (Szechuan) peppercorns offer remarkable flavors, they must be ground and prepared, with a possibility that coarse fragments give an unpleasant mouth feel. Sichuan pepper oil on the other hand is more convenient to use and preserves the flavor and potency much longer. It is not another hot sauce. In fact, it is not hot at all. The floral bouquet flavor stimulates your palate and nose, while the unique tingling sensation stimulates your tongue and lips. Best as a condiment over pasta, ramen noodles, pizza and salads. A few drops go a long way.
Direct Sourcing from Farmers
Sichuan peppers are handpicked as automation has not arrived. While avoiding the thorns, farmers need to work carefully to preserve the peppers and keep them intact. This also reduces the presence of stalks and leaves, ensuring better flavor. Handpicking requires a dexterous, attentive and experienced labor force - notice the sharp thorns on the branches in this short clip.
Premium Cold-Pressed Rapeseed Oil
We use premium non-GMO cold-pressed rapeseed oil. No preservatives, no allergy-causing soybean oil.
Disclaimer: This product should not be consumed if you have an allergy to prickly ash plants.