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SICHUAN PEPPER SALT and FIVE-SPICE SALT

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SICHUAN PEPPER SALT

The Sichuan pepper should prevail here,with this salt giving you a numb tongue in seconds

Makes 150g

INGREDIENTS

100g Sichuan peppercorns

50g salt

1.Heat the Sichuan peppercorns in a wok over a low heat until you begin to smell their aroma

2.Remove from the pan and leave to cool,then grind to a powder using a spice grinder or pestleand mortar Mix with the salt and store in an airtight jar in a cool,dry place for up to a month

FIVE-SPICE SALT

Five-spice powder,made from cinnamon,star anise,Sichuan peppercorns,fennel seeds and ground cloves,is readily available in Chinese supermarkets.When mixed with salt,it makes a wonderful,aromatic seasoning suitable for use in all dishes

Makes 150g

INGREDIENTS

100g Chinese five-spice powder

50g salt

1.Mix the ingredients together and store in an airtight jar in a cool,dry place,for up to a month

CHEF’S TIP

The only downside to using a ready-made powder for this seasoning is that you have no control over the amount of each of the five spices and you may get the odd batch that has a complete overdose of cloves in,which can ruin your salt!For complete creative control,try grinding your own five-spice mixture

SICHUAN PEPPER SALT and  FIVE-SPICE SALT

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