★★★★★
Must-have for ma la
Excellent numbing spice and incredible aromatic profile, truly authentic.
Fly By Jing
Tribute Peppers
$26.00
● In stock
- Delivers signature Sichuan numbing spice
- Hand-picked to preserve delicate oils and aroma
- Adds a heady citrus bouquet to any dish
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About this item
Our Tribute Peppers are grown in Qingxi village. The small village produces a variety called gongjiao (Tribute Pepper), so prized for its many uses that it was offered in tribute to the emperor. It is excruciatingly hand-picked to preserve its delicate oils. Thrown whole into long braises and stews or roasted and ground to top iconic dishes like mapo tofu and twice-cooked pork, just-harvested gongjiao electrifies dishes with the signature Sichuan numbing spice and a heady citrus bouquet.
Specifications
| Form | Whole peppercorns |
|---|---|
| Origin | Qingxi village, Sichuan, China |
| Best For | Mapo tofu, twice-cooked pork, braises, stews |
| Size Options | 2.0 oz (57 g) |
| Flavor Profile | Numbing, citrusy, floral, aromatic |
| Harvest Method | Excruciatingly hand-picked |
Customer reviews
What customers say: These tribute peppers offer authentic numbing spice, a fragrant citrus bouquet, and elevate Sichuan dishes. Some find the quantity to be small for the price.
★★★★★
The real deal for ma la
If you're chasing that authentic Sichuan numbing sensation, these are the peppers to get. The hand-picked quality shines through; you can really taste the freshness and the complex floral and citrus notes. Perfect for mapo tofu or just tossing into a stir-fry for an incredible kick. My husband, who loves spicy food, absolutely raves about these when I cook with them.
★★★★☆
Numbing and flavorful
The numbing spice and citrus aroma are definitely present and authentic. It adds a wonderful layer to my homemade Mapo Tofu. The only reason it's not five stars is that I wish the package contained a little more.
★★★☆☆
Good flavor, but small quantity
The flavor profile is definitely unique and the numbing sensation is present, but the quantity for the price feels a bit low. I used these for a couple of braises and already feel like I'm running out. It works well in stews, adding a nice complex note, but for regular use, it might get expensive quickly.
★★☆☆☆
Milder than anticipated
These peppers were not as potent in terms of numbing spice as I generally prefer. They have a decent aroma, but I had to use a lot more to get a noticeable effect in my mapo tofu. It works but requires heavy handed application.