But one part of the tangerine is frequently tossed away without a second thought: the peel. Surprisingly, it holds untapped potential. Here are three ingenious ways to make the most of tangerine ...

Chinese black beans have been salted, fermented and dried. Chun pei is dried, aged tangerine peel; you will need one piece from a whole tangerine. These ingredients are sold in the Chinese section ...

I’ve given the recipe for the latter method. Chun pei is dried, aged tangerine peel; it adds a deep, complex note to savoury and sweet dishes. It's usually peeled from the fruit in three or four ...