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Where to Buy Sichuan Peppercorns in the UK, and Which Aisle

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Sichuan peppercorn sits with the Chinese spices in the world food aisle, not with the regular pepper and spice rack.

Which aisle is Sichuan peppercorn in?

World food aisle, Chinese section, usually near Chinese five spice and dried chillies. Regular supermarket spice racks rarely stock it.

Where to look

  1. World food aisle. With the Chinese spices, next to five spice.
  2. Chinese and Asian grocers. Reliable stock and often fresher.
  3. Online. Widest choice of red versus green varieties.

FAQ

Do regular UK supermarkets stock Sichuan peppercorn?

Some larger stores carry a small jar in the world food aisle, but a Chinese grocer usually has fresher stock and a better price.

How should Sichuan peppercorn be stored?

In a sealed jar away from light, whole peppercorns keep their numbing effect far longer than ground.

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Huì

Huì

Huì is a Beijing-born chef working in the UK. She writes The Asian Larder, with tested Asian recipes for British home cooks and honest advice on where to buy every ingredient.
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