Anyone growing "Facing Heaven" Peppers

[herne_the_hunter]

According to authentic recipes for Kung Pao Chicken the pepper used should be "Facing Heaven Pepper" which I cannot seem to find locally. I have been trying to source some seeds or dried peppers but have drawn a blank.
Has anyone here succesfully grown these peppers and where did you get your seed ? Pictures please.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facing_heaven_pepper

 

[RedwoodIsland]

chao tian

"Facing Heaven Pepper" which I cannot seem to find locally.

In the bay area there should be many sources. Maybe they don't like gaijin. Try asking for 'chao tian' or looking for these characters on the package.



Do you have a good source of Sichuan pepper for true authenticity?

 

[QuadShotz]

This link has more description and a full pic of the package you could print out and take to the local asian store.

http://www.kitchenchick.com/2007/02/the_chinese_pan.html

Cheers,

-QS

 

[herne_the_hunter]

Great information. Its off to the chinese store this weekend armed with a photograph

"Do you have a good source of Sichuan pepper for true authenticity?"

My chinese friend at work said its not hard to find but I havent tried to find any yet. It was just the Chiles I was struggling with.

 

[RedwoodIsland]

Authentic ingredients

"Do you have a good source of Sichuan pepper for true authenticity?"

I'm sure you will find some, but if not... Try Penzey's

http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/p-penzeysszechuanpeppercorns.html

Have fun

 

[fineexampl]

i'm not sure if it's the same thing, but i picked this up at an Asian market in Jersey today. You actually inspired me to go look. I think this is similar. I was so happy to find them that i picked up two bags. $2 per bag. You can't get better than that. I think i'm going to see if any sprout. Maybe give em a grow, ya know?

 

[whitekoohii]

i have grown chao tian jiao (朝天椒, "facing heaven"), awesome variety for the kitchen in szechuan cuisine (indispensable for kung pao!) and else. very prolific variety. got the seeds in yokohama's chinatown. here's some pics