Roasted Szechwan Pepper Salt

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.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Szechwan peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons Kosher salt

Directions

Step 1

Heat a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until warm.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Once the peppercorns are toasted, transfer them to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Allow them to cool for 1-2 minutes.

Step 4

Grind the Szechwan peppercorns into a fine powder.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Remove the salt from the skillet and mix it with the ground Szechwan peppercorns in a small bowl.

Step 7

Stir well to evenly combine, then store the mixture in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Step 8

Use the roasted Szechwan pepper salt as a seasoning or dip for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or fried foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	22.8 grams (22.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	41

Total Fat 1.40g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3546mg	154%
Total Carbohydrate 8.30g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2.80g	10%
Total Sugars 0.00g
Protein 1.40g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 28mg	2%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 55mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.5%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 64.6%