The tribute peppers from Hanyuan, Sichuan are fragrant and numb, and the numbness of tribute peppers is at least 2 degrees higher than other varieties of Sichuan peppercorns.
"Gongjiao" is produced in Qingxi Town, Hanyuan County, which is known as the "Hometown of Zanthoxylum bungeanum". It is also known as "Qingxi Zanthoxylum bungeanum". The Gongjiao pepper has plump particles, bright color, thick flesh and heavy oil. Good quality, strong hemp flavor.
Sichuan Hanyuan pepper has a long history. It was listed as a tribute in the Tang Dynasty, hence the name "tribute pepper". With its bright red color, large grains and heavy oil content, rich aroma, mellow and refreshing taste, it is popular both inside and outside the province.
Zanthoxylum bungeanum is an important condiment in cooking. It is mainly used for cooking meat and is also a common raw material for preparing other condiments. In Sichuan cuisine, Sichuan peppercorns can be regarded as the soul of a dish.
The anesthetic effect of Sichuan peppercorns plays a role in the dietary science of Sichuan cuisine. Some people say that this is "anti-spicy numbing", which paralyzes the taste buds on the surface of the tongue. No matter how spicy the sea pepper is, it can deal with it. . This may be the martial arts secret of Sichuan people eating sea pepper. However, I think that the anesthesia of Sichuan peppercorns is directional, only for spicy taste, and the anesthetized tongue is very sensitive to other delicious tastes. Therefore, after eating Sichuan peppercorns, you will more easily appreciate the Sichuan cuisine characteristics of "one dish, one dish, hundreds of dishes".
Extended information:
Zanthoxylum bungeanum is rich in a variety of vitamins and trace elements. It has the medicinal effects of regulating qi, relieving pain and removing cold. It can whet the appetite, strengthen the spleen, regulate qi, stop diarrhea and expel cold. It can treat roundworms, rheumatism, arthritis, vomiting, diarrhea, colds, and toothaches. It has a significant inhibitory effect on a variety of bacteria, can provide local anesthesia, relieve pain, and resist aging.
When small bugs get into the ears, you can drop peppercorn oil into the ears and the bugs will come out; put some peppercorns in the corners of the kitchen to prevent ants from breeding; put them in clothes boxes and rice buckets. Some Sichuan peppercorns can prevent insects and mildew; washing your hair and body with Sichuan peppercorn water can make your hair black and your skin smooth.
In ancient my country, the royal family not only used Sichuan peppercorns for cooking, but also used it to worship ancestors, welcome gods, drive away epidemics, and ward off evil spirits. They even used Sichuan peppercorns and mud to paint the walls, and it was also used in the emperor's palace. , so the palace where the queen lives is also called "Jiao Room" or "Jiao Room".
The reason why the walls are painted with peppercorns and mud is because the peppercorn trees are full of fruit and the peppercorns are warm and fragrant. Therefore, on the one hand, the smell of peppercorns plays a role in protecting the fetus and nurturing the little prince in the concubine’s belly. , the little princess, on the one hand, regards Zanthoxylum bungeanum as a symbol of fertility and prosperity.
From this point of view, the use value and cultural significance of Zanthoxylum bungeanum are great.
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