Cured Salmon with Sichuan Peppercorns

This recipe was inspired by the executive chef at the Oriental Hotel, Bangkok. Norbert Kostner is Italian and has lived and worked in Thailand for over 30 years. Talented and inspired, the incorporates Asian spices and ingredients into his western-style cookery. I was most impressed by his cured salmon, which was as delicious as it was exciting. Instead of seasoning the salmon with dill, the traditional herb, the used whole roasted, crushed Sichuan peppercorns and orange sl