Sichuan pepper is a common spice that is rich in volatile oils, flavonoids, alkaloids, and vitamin C. These compounds give Sichuan pepper its unique aroma and taste, which is loved by many people. In addition to being used as a seasoning, Sichuan pepper is also a commonly used Chinese medicinal material. But few people know that there are many other wonderful uses for Sichuan peppercorns.
Every summer, our family will use white vinegar to soak peppercorns, this method is very magical and simple and practical, but unfortunately not many people know about it. Let's take a look at the magic of peppercorns to make white vinegar.
First, prepare a handful of peppercorns and put them in a bowl, about 15 to 20 grams or so. Then use a garlic pounder or rolling pin to mash the peppercorns, so that the aroma of the peppercorns will be stronger. We only need to mash the shell, and we don't need to completely mash the whole peppercorns, which can make the aroma of the peppercorns more full.
Then prepare a bottle of white vinegar, the main ingredient is acetic acid. Pour the white vinegar into the peppercorns in a bowl and stir to combine. White vinegar has the effect of preventing the growth of bacteria, while Sichuan pepper also has a certain deodorizing effect. Mix them together, stir them up, and the results will be even better. Try to soak the white vinegar to the bottom of the bowl.
Next, seal the bowl with plastic wrap to ensure a good seal, which will prevent the smell of white vinegar and peppercorns from volatilizing. When the plastic wrap is tight, it means that it has been sealed. Then let it soak for three days. When the time is up, prepare a toothpick and poke some small holes in the plastic wrap, as much as possible, so that the flavor of Sichuan pepper and white vinegar will be slowly released along the small holes.
After three days of soaking, the flavor is now very strong. You'll notice that the white vinegar has become a little lighter. This means that the white vinegar has been fully soaked in Sichuan peppercorns. Now let's bring the toothpick closer so that the flavor will waft out from the holes, so what does that do?
One of the best things is that every household now has a refrigerator with all kinds of things, such as meat, sausages, vegetables and fruits, etc. But if you leave it for a long time, the contents of the refrigerator will smell with each other, and the smell will be very uncomfortable. At this time, we only need to put the soaked white vinegar peppercorns in the refrigerator, and the smell will seep out from the small holes, and after a while, you will be surprised to find that there is no more smell in the refrigerator.
The second trick is that there will be a lot of mosquitoes in the room in the summer. Many people choose to use mosquito coils or insecticides, although the effect is good, but long-term use is not very good, especially for the situation of small children at home. Because pesticides contain chemical components, smoke from burning mosquito coils can contain harmful substances.
And we just need to put the soaked white vinegar peppercorns on the bedside table, and when you go to bed at night, the mosquitoes will stay away from you. Sichuan pepper and white vinegar are both condiments that we usually eat, and they will not cause any harm to the body.
Tip three, there is often a strong smell in the kitchen in summer, or there will be some small bugs. We just need to put the soaked white vinegar peppercorns in a corner of the kitchen, preferably next to the oil, because the oil will attract bugs, especially the lard we boil. Just put a bowl of white vinegar to soak peppercorns, and mosquitoes and cockroaches will stay away.
If you are experiencing the above problems at home, try this method as soon as possible. It's simple and practical, and it's very effective.