Beyond the Hotpot: Creative Ways to Use Sichuan Seasoning

In this guide we intend to share some fun and exhilarating hot and spicy approaches to use Sichuan preparing that can take your dinners to a higher level.

Potato Chip Guide: Sichuan Pepper The Berries of Surprise

One of the most popular appetisers which everyone prefers is potato chips. The qinma are also crunchy salty and delicious. Have you ever considered using on your potato chips? A simple way to make your snack time a little more flavorful and fun. Here’s a simple recipe for making your own Sichuan pepper potato chips at home.

Ingredients:

4 medium-sized potatoes

2 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon of salt

1 tsp｜Sichuan pepper powder

1/2 teaspoon of chili flakes

Instructions:

Thereafter preheat your oven to 200℃ (about 400℉). This Sichuan hotpot seasoning will ensure that your chips crisp up nicely.

Wash and peel the potatoes carefully and cut them into thin slices. As much as possible try to make them even so they cook well.

Toss the potato slices in a bowl with vegetable oil salt Sichuan pepper powder and chili flakes. Ensure that each slice is well coated in the spices.

Place the potato slices onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. It’s crucial that they are not overlapping so they become crispy.

Oven bake the potato slices for about 20 minutes. You’re going to want to watch them until they’re crispy and golden brown.

Steep until they are crisp let it cool for a short time then your spicy and crispy sichuan hot pot broth pepper potato chips are ready to eat. 

Sichuan Seasoning and Fried Chicken If you like fried chicken try marinating a chicken in Sichuan seasoning before you fry it. It tastes better and just add a nice twist in chicken which you will enjoy.

Sichuan spice tacos: Who doesn’t love a good fun meal? 

Sichuan-Indian Spice Blend: For a more adventurous palate combine equal parts of Sichuan pepper powder cumin coriander and turmeric. That makes for an excellent Sichuan-Indian spice blend one you can use to season roasted vegetables or meat.

Sichuan-Cajun Spice Blend: If you want to do something a little different combine equal parts Sichuan pepper powder smoked paprika garlic powder onion powder and cayenne pepper. This spicy Sichuan-Cajun seasoning mix is delicious on fried foods or seafood imparting a rich flavor.

Adding Sichuan Seasoning to Soups and Stews

Sichuan seasoning can be used in soups and stews and not just for dry dishes. Here are a few easy ways to enhance your soup and stew recipes with the flavor-boosting power of Sichuan soup base seasoning.

Hot and Sour Soup Sichuan: hot and sour soup with a spiciness. Your hot and sour soup will love some spicy powder and chilis; you can also add black vinegar to create another flavour dimension for your hot and sour soup.

Sichuan Beef Stew: If warm and comforting is what you want marinate your beef with Sichuan seasoning. 

It can bring a helpful bit of heat and an interesting flavor to your treats. Sweet dishes you can prepare with Sichuan seasoning: 

Sichuan Chocolate Truffles: If you’re a chocolate lover add some Sichuan pepper powder in your chocolate truffle mixture. Stirring this together will create a really rich and spicy flavor that is nice and surprising.

Sichuan Honey Glazed Ham: If you want a special meal make a glaze of honey Sichuan pepper powder and soy sauce and spread it on your ham.