SICHUAN PEPPER SALT and FIVE-SPICE SALT
1 min readSICHUAN 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
