Preparation:
1. Combine soy sauce, granulated sugar, and peppercorns in a mixing bowl. Add salmon, coat well and marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, line a cast-iron skillet or wok with foil. Add tea leaves, star anise, cinnamon sticks, orange peel, and brown sugar and toss together. Heat over medium-high heat until sugar bubbles and ingredients begin to smoke, about 5 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to medium; place a rack in skillet. Remove salmon from marinade and place fish on rack skin side down. Cover with a tight-fitting lid; allow to smoke for 8 to 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand, covered, for 5 more minutes. Serve hot or cold. |
