A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Small fresh peppercorn clusters, sometimes still on fine stems, rather than dry split husks. They are unrelated to black peppercorns.
In the kitchen
Flavor fish preparations such as Hanyuan gongjiao fish.
Fresh green tengjiao is one form, not a name for every fresh Sichuan pepper. Species, color and aroma differ; frozen products are also sold.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有鲜花椒吗？
Does this dish contain Fresh Sichuan peppercorns?