Dear friends, today I would like to introduce you to a delicious and fragrant home-cooked dish - Sichuan pepper water. Although this dish is deceptively simple, it has a rich layering and unique flavor. So, let's learn how to make this delicacy!
First of all, we need to prepare the ingredients. The main raw material of Sichuan pepper water is Sichuan pepper, of course, we also need some other ingredients, such as: ginger, green onions, garlic, star anise, bay leaves, dried chili peppers, etc. These ingredients are common in our daily life, and I believe everyone knows their efficacy and function. So, the next step is the cooking process.
In the first step, we need to stir-fry the peppercorns. Why do you want to fry peppercorns? Because the fried peppercorns can stimulate its aroma and make the pepper water more delicious. When frying Sichuan peppercorns, the heat should be mastered, not too big or too small. If it is too large, the pepper is easy to paste; If it is too small, the aroma of Sichuan pepper cannot be fully released. Therefore, everyone should pay attention to the mastery of the heat!
In the second step, we need to put the fried peppercorns into the pot with other ingredients, add an appropriate amount of water, and start simmering. During the simmering process, we must constantly stir to allow the flavors of the various spices to fully blend together. This process takes about 20 minutes, so be patient!
In the third step, the stewed pepper water needs to be filtered. Why filter? Because after the peppercorns and other ingredients are stewed, there will be a lot of impurities and dregs. These impurities and dregs can affect the taste and aesthetics of the pepper water. Therefore, we need to filter the pepper water to make it more clear and transparent.
In the fourth step, the filtered pepper water needs to be seasoned. When seasoning, we need to adjust it according to personal taste. Generally speaking, we can add an appropriate amount of salt, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar and other seasonings. Of course, if you like spicy, you can also add some chili oil or dried paprika. The process of seasoning is the process of making the pepper water more delicious, and you should adjust it according to your preferences!
Finally, we need to pour the seasoned pepper water into a clean container and put it in the refrigerator to refrigerate. After refrigeration, the pepper water tastes better and is more refreshing and delicious. Then, a delicious pepper water dish is ready!
Dear friends, through the above introduction, I believe you have mastered the method of making pepper water. In fact, cooking food is not a difficult task, as long as we study and try it carefully, we will definitely be able to make delicious dishes. In addition, cooking food can also strengthen our bonds with family and friends, making our lives better. So, let's work together to make a delicious pepper water dish for family and friends!