Sichuan Salt Recipe
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns (or 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes in a spice mill or mortar and pestle (leave some larger pieces of spice)
- Coarsely grind 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns (or 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns), 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes in a spice mill or mortar and pestle (leave some larger pieces of spice). Oh, and make extra to sprinkle on everything from chicken wings to slabs of eggplant.