Roasted Sichuan Peppercorns

Ideal Wok Pairing: 20cm Mini Wok

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To roast and grind Sichuan peppercorns:

1. Heat the wok to a medium heat.
2. Add the whole peppercorns (you can roast up to 4 oz {125g} at a time and stir fry for about 5 minutes or until they brown slightly and start to smoke.
3. Remove the wok from the heat and leave to cool.
4. Grind the peppercorns in a peppermill or clean coffee grinder, or crush finely with a pestle and mortar, or in a strong bowl with the end of a rolling pin.
5. Put the mixture in a screw top jar, seal tightly and store