Understanding Spices: Szechuan Peppercorns

Numbing and tingly, these peppercorns are half of the iconic flavor profile that makes of mala or numbing/spicy that is famous in Szechuan cuisine. It numbs the tongue which allows you to enjoy highly spicy food and also gives off the aromas of citrus.

[NonAryanDuck]

"When you taste spicy food that's just pain." Yeah, pretty much. That's why we love it 😅

[CakeboyRiP]

This series is the absolute must see for any cook

[JoseLuna-tjqh]

Being more specific, hydroxy-alpha-shanshool (the active component of szechuan peppercorns) activates the heat sensing receptors in your mouth in a different manner than capsaicin (the spicy component of chili peppers) and also activates potassium channels, which causes this tingling sensation

[LunaTheDog]

Thanks for helping us know what to do with all these different spices and seasonings!

[sirsmoothie]

I miss this series. He needs to bring this back :)

[danielstein]

These are quickly climbing the charts of my favorite spices.

[ilovedogsilovethem]

Can confirm that Szechuan food is addicting af. Normally I have a perfectly average appetite, but whenever I eat Szechuan food I become an insatiable black hole 😂 it’s just so hard to stop!

[subhajitdeysarkar]

So... Liking spicy food is a form of masochism? 🙈🤪

[mmsis]

I love you and the fact that I found you. Your approach to combining stuff is both inspiring and informational.

[vauveliJ]

I just can't get enough of this spice series. 😍

[indigoblue]

Szechuanese food is my favorite type of food 😩❤️

[TVmaniac]

My girlfriend makes me Dan Dan noodles with these, and it’s one of my favorite sensations I’ve gotten from eating. Also it’s one of my favorite dishes

[hexkobold]

I'd love to see a video explaining the differences between red and green Sichuan peppercorn

[ericmccann]

So excited to grow these and some tiny cherry red peppers i dried from the Nepalese market 😋

[gabomoron]

-Are you into BDSM?
-Kind of, I like spicy food

[evolty]

I have to look through all of your videos to see more of your spice collection 🎉😂🎉

[The-e]

I love the jar that's just labeled "Salt Cube"

[johncarter]

Damn a spice that limits how much spice you feel so you can eat more spice. That’s fantastic

[flyingfoxb]

Dude, i can't get enough of your videos. Insightful, informative and pretty much a political statement of inclusion, acceptance and celebration of culture, ethnicity. I can't get enough of them. I like your idea of cooking to preserve culture and adapting it to ensite interest. Besides cooking l, what is your background if I may ask?

[m.pearce]

🎉 and when we toast them the best smell in the Kitchen 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉