Roasted Pepper-Salt Blend

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup peppercorn blend (option 1)
• 1/4 cup szechwan pepper, thorns and twigs removed (option 2)
• 1/4 cup dried red chili (option 3)
• 1/2 cup kosher salt

Directions

1. 1

   In a heavy skillet, combine the salt with 1 of the options given.

2. 2

   Toast over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until the salt turns off-white. This should take about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Adjust heat as necessary to keep the peppercorns or chili for burning being careful as both the chili and peppercorns will pop during this process.

4. 4

   Remove the mixture from heat and allow to cool somewhat.

5. 5

   Place the ingredients in a clean coffee or spice grinder and blend until a fine powder.

6. 6

   Sift through a sieve to remove any husks or debris.

7. 7

   Store mix in a clean dry jar with a tight fighting lid.