27451 Sichuan Sundae 20 Minutes to make the syrup, Less than 2 minutes to assemble About 30 minutes in total Up to 20 Sundaes Wed Jul 22 11:20:07 -0700 2009 Wed Jul 22 11:20:07 -0700 2009 Easy Chinese Hack http://www.chow.com/recipes/27451 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:20:07 GMT This started as an experiment to create a new Sichuan Cocktail. The resulting sweet hot syrup turned out to make an excellent compliment to chocolate ice cream. With a few Sichuan peppercorns sprinkled on top you can get that Hot/Numbing flavor of Sichuan combined with the Aztec Chocolate/Chili flavor.

It’s real easy if you know how to make a simple syrup. The real trick is finding good Sichuan Peppercorns. They can vary in potency. Good ones give a floral and numbing sensation with just a few peppercorns. Bad ones need an entire teaspoon for the same effect.

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  • Make the Syrup – Combine the 1 cup of water and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the sugar is completely dissolved and a boil is reached, add the 2 Tablespoons Red Chili Flakes. Take the syrup off the heat and let it cool and steep. Once completely cool, strain the chili flakes and keep for later use.
  • Assemble the Sundae – Lay the brownie or cake slices on the bottom of the serving dish. Scoop the chocolate ice cream onto the brownie. Drizzle the chili syrup over the ice cream. Top with the Sichuan Peppercorns.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com MikeLee 54 Sweet/Dessert 1 Cup Sugar

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    ]]>     2 Tablespoons Red Chili Flakes

    ]]>     1-2 scoops Your favorite Chocolate Ice Cream per serving

    ]]>     1-2 Brownies or Slice of Chocolate Pound Cake per serving

    ]]>     Sichuan Peppercorns for topping (depending on the strength of the peppercorns you may need 5-10 peppercorns or a whole teaspoon)

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