We hand-pick the green berries of highland sansho grown in Okuhida one cluster at a time during the summer, and finish them by sun-drying. These peppercorns, which offer a refreshing aroma and numbing heat, come in a grinder so you can grind them right before use. It is useful whether you are finishing a dish in the kitchen or adding your preferred amount at the table.
Hida Sansho, masters of highland sansho
Located in the Okuhida Onsen-kyo hot spring village of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Hida Sansho is a producer specializing in sansho, hand-picking highland sansho and processing it using the same sun-drying method employed since their founding. This green sansho with a grinder is a product born from that handiwork. You can enjoy the fragrance of Okuhida sansho as you grind the peppercorns.
For Mapo Tofu and Peperoncino alike
Grind a little over Mapo Tofu or Tantanmen to add the numbing sensation and aroma of sansho. Use it to finish off Peperoncino or steak to incorporate it into Western dishes as well. Try it in small amounts on Japanese, Western, or Chinese dishes and discover new combinations for your everyday meals.
Includes a grinder to enjoy your preferred amount
We recommend starting with a light grind, tasting a bite, and then adjusting the amount. You can add your preferred amount to each family member's plate or experiment with the changes in fragrance on the same dish. It is an accessible format for those who want to start using whole sansho peppercorns in their daily meals.
