Using Japanese Pepper/Sansho 山椒
Enhances Natural Flavor of Noodles
Japanese Pepper/Sansho
The Electric Sp,ice
Here’s an easy recipe for using Japanese Pepper or Sansho 山椒 in cooking Noodles.
It uses the special properties of Sansho to intensify the natural flavor of the Noodles without adding Salt or Sodium.
This recipe shows how Japanese cuisine is using Sansho as a flavor enhancer. See also the recipe for All-Purpose Hot Sauce, made using Sansho.
Simple Mixed Wheat Noodles with Sansho 山椒
Japanese
Ingredients:
Chinese Wheat Noodles
1 bunch Chinese Wheat Noodles
1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
Pinch Sugar
1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
¼ teaspoon Sansho, preferably freshly ground
Method:
First, boil the Noodles in the usual way and drain. Then mix together the Oyster Sauce, Sugar Oil and Sansho and use to dress the Noodles. Mix well and serve.
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