Szechuan pepper is also known as Japanese or Chinese pepper and belong to the rue family. In the central Chinese province Szechuan it is used in many dishes. It is best to lightly dry roast a small supply in the frying pan and then use in a spice mill.
Ingredients
2 tbsp groundnut oil
1 cup Broccoli divide the florets into bite-sized pieces. Peel stems with a peeler, cut away woody bits, then cut into finger-width pieces
2 spring onions Dice the white bulbs and cut the green tops into small rings
1/4 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp lukewarm water
2 garlic cloves peel and chop
1 inch ginger Fresh Scrape off the peel and then grate finely
1/2 tsp chili flakes
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp Szechuan pepper Dry roast lightly, then grate finely or have ready to hand in a spice mill
Sauce
6 1/2 tbsp water
3 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tbsp soya sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
Preparations
Sauce
1. Mix all ingredients to a sauce
Instructions
1. Heat the groundnut oil, add the broccoli and the white spring onion and fry, season with salt, then douse with water and immediately put the lid on. Allow to steam for 2-3 minutes.
2. Move the broccoli to one side somewhat and lightly fry the chopped garlic, ginger and chilli flakes in the middle.
3. Pour in the sauce, then mix everything well and cook until crisply tender.
Serving
At the end, season to taste with sesame oil and Szechuan pepper.
Sprinkle the broccoli with the green spring onion and serve.