James Silverton wrote:
> I know I could make it myself but I've bought it in the past.
> Unfortunately, I do not remember where! It is used in Szechuan
> dishes but the local Chinese stores stop talking English when
> asked about it :-) At best, the reaction is a bit like a French
> grocer being asked asked about, say, five-spice powder: "Il
> n'existe pas!"
>
> Has anyone any idea about what type of ethnic stores I should be
> searching?

Penzeys sells dried orange peel, but it's not the typical type used in
Chinese cookery, they usually use something closer in flavor to
tangerine peel but I don't think it's actually tangerine peel, might be
mandarin or something like that... you can usually find the dehy
oriental peel at the ethnic markets in any oriental neighborhood...
many Indian markets and Hispanic markets sell it too.

But if you just want generic dried orange peel try Penzeys:

Orange Peel
Beautiful orange color, bright orange flavor and fine Californian zest,
all outer peel. Sweeter and less expensive than lemon peel, orange peel
is a perfect addition to coffee cake, banana bread, waffle batter,
cheesecake and muffins. Sprinkle on hot cereal or add to potpourri.
To rehydrate: Use 3 parts water to 1 part peel, let stand 15 minutes.
Sub 1/3 as much dry as recipe calls for.

Product# Description Price Qty
47427 Orange Peel 7.7 oz. 2 Cup $13.59
47472 Orange Peel 3.9 oz. 1 Cup $6.89
47456 Orange Peel 1.9 oz. jar $3.59
47430 Orange Peel 1.2 oz. jar $1.99
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Sheldon