Blank Slate Kitchen Szechuan Chili Oil

Blank Slate Kitchen Szechuan Chili OilIts no secret that we love the sharp, floral flavor and mouth tingling zing of Szechuan chili peppers, using them to boost classic dishes like Braised Tofu with Pork and Ginger, side dishes and sauces. The peppercorns (technically not a peppercorn at all, but prickly ash) usually require toasting and grinding before use, but this convenient oil makes life far easier. With a moderate heat, punchy Szechuan peppercorn flavor and subtle gingeriness, a

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This 10-inch stainless steel skillet is the workhorse of our kitchen for searing

cleans up easily and is easy to transport

Try blending it with lemon or lime juice in vinaigrettes

It’ll also work well with most any stainless or cast-iron skillet