Szechwan Treasure Sticks Recipe

Name: Szechwan Treasure Sticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 Tbs. sesame seeds; 1/2 tsp. coriander seeds; 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns; 1 tsp. Szechwan peppercorns; 1 dried hot red Hun Tun pepper, stemmed and seeded, or 1 tsp. hot chile powder; 3 Tbs. regular or low-sodium soy sauce; 2 Tbs. light brown sugar; 1 tsp. minced garlic; 2 tsp. sesame oil; 4 large portobello mushrooms, rinsed and stemmed; 8 10-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Servings: persons

5 Tbs. sesame seeds
1/2 tsp. coriander seeds
1/2 tsp. black peppercorns
1 tsp. Szechwan peppercorns
1 dried hot red Hun Tun pepper, stemmed and seeded, or 1 tsp. hot chile powder
3 Tbs. regular or low-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbs. light brown sugar
1 tsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. sesame oil
4 large portobello mushrooms, rinsed and stemmed
8 10-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

1
Heat small, heavy skillet over low heat.
2
Add sesame seeds, and cook, shaking pan until seeds become aromatic.
3
Remove from heat, set aside 2 tablespoons seeds in bowl and grind remainder.
4
Toast coriander seeds, peppercorns and Szechwan peppercorns, and add to grinder.
5
Grind mixture to fine powder, and place in bowl with whole sesame seeds.
6
Toast pepper until very dry, and grind to powder.
7
Mix with spices, and set aside.
8
Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and sesame oil together in bowl, and set aside.
9
Slice mushroom caps into 11/2-inch-wide strips, and cut each strip into squares.
10
Thread 4 mushroom squares on each bamboo skewer.
11
Dip mushrooms into soy mixture, and sprinkle with sesame seed-spice mixture.
12
Spray large, nonstick griddle with nonstick cooking spray, and heat over medium heat.
13
Grill mushrooms for 3 minutes on each side, or until soft inside.
14
Remove from heat, and serve.

1000

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 Tbs. sesame seeds, 1/2 tsp. coriander seeds, 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns, 1 tsp. Szechwan peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Szechwan Treasure Sticks falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Szechwan Treasure Sticks

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Variations & substitutions

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