Elevate your homemade seasonings with this simple yet bold Roasted Szechwan Pepper Salt, a powerful blend of aromatic Szechwan peppercorns and kosher salt. This quick recipe, ready in just 10 minutes, transforms these two humble ingredients into a flavor-packed seasoning that delivers a citrusy, tingling heat with every sprinkle. The peppercorns are expertly toasted to release their unique fragrance, then ground and combined with lightly toasted salt for a perfectly balanced mixture. Use this versatile condiment to bring a vibrant kick to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or fried snacks. With its enticing aroma and ability to transform everyday dishes, this roasted seasoning will quickly become a pantry favorite.
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until warm.
Add the Szechwan peppercorns to the skillet and toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they become fragrant and slightly darker in color. Be careful not to burn them.
Once the peppercorns are toasted, transfer them to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Allow them to cool for 1-2 minutes.
Grind the Szechwan peppercorns into a fine powder.
Return the empty skillet to medium heat and add the kosher salt. Toast the salt for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously, until it turns slightly off-white and feels warm to the touch.
Remove the salt from the skillet and mix it with the ground Szechwan peppercorns in a small bowl.
Stir well to evenly combine, then store the mixture in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Use the roasted Szechwan pepper salt as a seasoning or dip for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or fried foods.
Calories |
9 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3542 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.9 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 33 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.