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sichuan/szechaun pepper

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  • 20-02-2014 11:46pm
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    maryfred
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    I'm trying to find this,have tried Tesco M &S etc and the only ethnic food shop locally to no joy.Has anyone bought these online?Have a few recipes that call for them and don't know what else to use in their place,but would rather use them if I could.


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    maryfred
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    maryfred wrote: »
    I'm trying to find this,have tried Tesco M &S etc and the only ethnic food shop locally to no joy.Has anyone bought these online?Have a few recipes that call for them and don't know what else to use in their place,but would rather use them if I could.

    Only saw the cooking thread now! Mods,please move if needs be,thanks!


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    squonk
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    Lots of options here OP: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_3?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=szechuan%20peppercorns&sprefix=sze%2Caps%2C140

    Next time you're in your nearest big city, do a chekc around some of the ethnic shops. Buy a few bags. The peppercorns last a good while.

    It always bugs me that most chinese restaurants serving Szechuan dishes don't actually include the peppercorns in them. It's usually just gloopy chilli sauce. :(


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    Mrs Fox
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    You should be able to get them in Asian stores.
    I can't really think of a substitute for them, as they're different from the boldest of the bold black peppercorns. It has a citrusy taste followed by a numbing heat on your tongue.


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    maryfred
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    squonk wrote: »

    It always bugs me that most chinese restaurants serving Szechuan dishes don't actually include the peppercorns in them. It's usually just gloopy chilli sauce. :(

    Had actually thought of asking some local Chinese restaurants if they would sell me some but based on what you say,prob no point.I'll half a look at the web site later.thanks


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