Sichuan pepper, as a commonly used spice in our cooking, its seeds also have a wide range of applications. In both the kitchen and garden, pepper seeds play a unique role.
1. Sichuan pepper seeds in the kitchen.
Enhance the taste of dishes: Sichuan pepper seeds are an important raw material for making Sichuan pepper powder, and Sichuan pepper powder is an important seasoning to enhance the taste of dishes. Especially in Sichuan and Hunan cuisine, Sichuan pepper seeds are widely used, which can increase the numbness and aroma of dishes.
Making Zanthoxylum Oil: After crushing the pepper seeds, zanthoxylum oil can be extracted, which is an edible oil with a special aroma. Sichuan pepper oil can add aroma and flavor to dishes during cooking.
2. Pepper seeds in horticulture.
Planting Zanthoxylum Zanthoxylum Trees: Zanthoxylum Zanthoxylum seeds are the basic material for planting Zanthoxylum trees. By sowing pepper seeds, new pepper seedlings can be cultivated.
Make fertilizer: Sichuan pepper seeds can be used as fertilizer. Due to the rich nutrients such as phosphorus, potassium, etc., it is of great help to the growth of plants.
Pest control: The aroma of pepper seeds can repel insects, and has a certain control effect on some pests. For example, sprinkling pepper seeds in flower pots can prevent snails and slugs.
In general, pepper seeds have a wide range of applications in our daily life and gardening. The next time you cook, consider using peppercorn seeds to enhance the texture of your dishIn horticulture, pepper seeds are also a good helper that cannot be ignored.