1. Heat salt and peppercorns in a dry skillet oyer medium-low heat. Stir
or shake the pan constantly until the salt begins to brown and the odor of
pepper is released (about 5 minutes).
2. Remove mixture from pan and let cool slightly. Crush peppercorns with a
rolling pin; then strain through a sieve.
3. Store mixture in a tightly capped jar. Use as a table condiment or dip
for deep-fried and roasted foods.
NOTE: These mixtures are also known as Fried Salt or Cantonese Salt.
VARIATION: For the peppercoms, substitute either 1 teaspoon ground black
or white pepper; or 2/3 teaspoon Chinese red pepper.
From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded
from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.
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