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8 Best Sichuan Peppercorn Substitutes

Renee' Groskreutz
Can't find Sichuan peppercorns for your dish? Here are some Sichuan peppercorn substitute options to ensure your meal retains its authentic taste and zing.
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Ingredients
  

  • Grains of Paradise - 1:1 ratio
  • Tasmanian Pepper - 1:1 ratio
  • Tellicherry Peppercorns - 1:1 ratio
  • Black Pepper + Coriander Seeds - 1/2 t and 1/2 t for 1 t Sichuan peppercorns
  • Lemon Zest + Black Pepper - 1 to 1/2 t + 1/2 t for 1 t Sichuan peppercorns
  • Sansho Peppercorns - 1 t for 1 1/2 to 2 t Sichuan peppercorns
  • Timur Peppercorns - 1:1 ratio
  • Sechuan Buttons - 2 to 3 buttons for 1 Sichuan peppercorns

Instructions
 

  • Replace Sichuan peppercorns with one of our 8 recommended options. 
  • Use one of the above ratios when substituting for Sichuan peppercorns in a recipe.
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