{"product_id":"sansho-leaves","title":"Sansho Leaves, 50 Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eSansho Leaves are a vibrant, aromatic ingredient prized for their refreshing citrus character and subtle tingling sensation. Used widely in Japanese and East Asian cuisine, these young leaves deliver a sensory experience that is both lively and refined. Their flavour instantly awakens the palate, making them a distinctive addition to savoury dishes, cocktails, and even \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk\/collections\/desserts\" title=\"desserts\"\u003edesserts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Flavour Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSansho Leaves have a fresh taste, which reminds you of citrus fruits, yuzu and kaffir lime, layered with gentle peppery and spicy hints. This bright freshness is balanced by a unique, soft tingling sensation on the tongue, similar to Szechuan Button, creating an exciting yet elegant mouthfeel. When eaten, the leaves feel lively and cleansing, making them sensational to taste without overwhelming other ingredients. Their aromatic quality lifts dishes, adding clarity and complexity while leaving the palate refreshed.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking Suggestions: How to Use It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBake: \u003c\/strong\u003eIncorporate finely chopped or dried leaves into \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk\/collections\/baked-goods\" title=\"baked goods\"\u003ebaked goods\u003c\/a\u003e for a subtle citrus-spice aroma.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlanch: \u003c\/strong\u003eBriefly blanch to soften bitterness while preserving freshness and colour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiture: \u003c\/strong\u003eInfuse them into jams or fruit preparations for a bright, tingling citrus note.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarnish: \u003c\/strong\u003eUse fresh whole leaves as a finishing garnish to add aroma, freshness, and visual appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot Infusion: \u003c\/strong\u003eSteep in hot liquids to extract citrus, peppery, and tingling characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarinate: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdd to marinades to gently perfume proteins, fruits, or vegetables with citrus-spice notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrushing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly crush to release essential oils before adding to warm dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying Method: \u003c\/strong\u003eDry leaves for use as an aromatic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk\/collections\/micro-herbs-herbs\" title=\"herb\"\u003eherb\u003c\/a\u003e or topping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlending: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlend into oils, sauces, or beverages for an even, aromatic distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions: What to Pair It With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpirits \u0026amp; Beverages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs exceptionally with gin, vodka, coffee, enhancing botanical and citrus notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDairy \u0026amp; Cheese: \u003c\/strong\u003eComplements mozzarella and other cheeses by cutting richness with freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeafood: \u003c\/strong\u003eIdeal with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk\/collections\/specialist-prawns\" title=\"prawns\"\u003eprawns\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk\/collections\/lobster\" title=\"lobster\"\u003elobster\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk\/collections\/king-crab-whole\" title=\"crab\"\u003ecrab\u003c\/a\u003e, cod, eel, monkfish, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk\/collections\/buy-salmon\" title=\"salmon\"\u003esalmon\u003c\/a\u003e, saltwater and freshwater fish, highlighting natural sweetness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruits \u0026amp; Citrus: \u003c\/strong\u003eMatches beautifully with apple, apricot, banana, berries (blueberry), citrus, coconut, grapefruit, kalamansi, lemon, lime, mandarin, mango, orange, pear, pineapple, watermelon for bright balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhances avocado, cucumber, pumpkin, tomato, celery, carrot, cauliflower, onion, potato with aromatic lift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeat \u0026amp; Game: \u003c\/strong\u003eWorks well with deer, rabbit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk\/collections\/specialist-beef\" title=\"beef\"\u003ebeef\u003c\/a\u003e, goat, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk\/collections\/specialist-lamb\" title=\"lamb\"\u003elamb\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk\/collections\/specialist-pork\" title=\"pork\"\u003epork\u003c\/a\u003e, adding freshness to richer meats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoultry: \u003c\/strong\u003ePairs with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk\/collections\/duck\" title=\"duck\"\u003educk\u003c\/a\u003e, pheasant, pigeon, quail for refined citrus-spice contrast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbs \u0026amp; Spices: \u003c\/strong\u003eHarmonises with basil, mint, tarragon, cinnamon, cumin, vanilla, salt for layered flavour profiles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMushrooms \u0026amp; Nuts: \u003c\/strong\u003eComplements \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk\/products\/shiitake-mushrooms-1kg\" title=\"shiitake\"\u003eshiitake\u003c\/a\u003e, pistachio, walnut with earthy depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-based \u0026amp; staples:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal with beans, tofu, egg, couscous, rice for aromatic enhancement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsian condiments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally suited to soy sauce, ponzu, yuzu, reinforcing citrus umami notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds \u0026amp; others:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds intrigue to pumpkin seeds, and adventurous pairings like ants and other insects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Harwoods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56891714634110,"sku":"SAN-LEA-0402-147","price":35.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/2482\/7518\/files\/sansho-leaves.jpg?v=1770222203","url":"https:\/\/www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk\/products\/sansho-leaves","provider":"Fine Food Specialist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}