The difference between green Zanthoxylum bungeanum and red Zanthoxylum bungeanum:

1. Different appearance

The most direct difference between the two kinds of Zanthoxylum bungeanum can be seen at a glance, that is Zanthoxylum bungeanum Difference in appearance. Green peppercorns are all green in color, similar to grey-green, and their skin will have some netting and many small concave dots. The color of red peppercorns is reddish brown. Its skin will have some dot-like protrusions and the particles will be slightly smaller.

2. Different tastes

The taste of red pepper is relatively more numbing, and it is suitable for making some spicy and spicy dishes, such as Maoxuewang and Mapo Tofu. etc. The taste of green peppercorns is slightly sweet at first and then numbs. Therefore, in addition to making some numbing dishes, green peppercorns can also increase the fragrance of dishes, such as farm-style stir-fried pork.

3. Different usages

Green Sichuan peppercorns must be used when making spicy dishes such as Sichuan peppercorn fish and Sichuan peppercorn chicken, or when refining Sichuan peppercorn oil. , so as to make it more delicious. If it is made with red peppercorns, it won’t be very fragrant.

When we remove the fishy smell from meat, we add red pepper. When we prepare dumpling fillings, we also like to add a little pepper water. This kind of pepper water should also be soaked in red pepper. . The other one is some spicy dishes with strong flavors. For example, some current Sichuan dishes require red pepper for seasoning.