Sichuan Salt

Name: Sichuan Salt
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns (or 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes in a spice mill or mortar and pestle (leave some larger pieces of spice)

July 10, 2014

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds

1 1/2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns (or 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns)

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes in a spice mill or mortar and pestle (leave some larger pieces of spice)

Preparation

Coarsely grind 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns (or 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns), 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes in a spice mill or mortar and pestle (leave some larger pieces of spice). Oh, and make extra to sprinkle on everything from chicken wings to slabs of eggplant.

TagsCondiment Sichuan Peppercorn Herbs & Spices Vegan Vegetarian Gluten Free Dairy Free Nut Free Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer No-Cook Bon Appétit

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