Sichuan pepper is not actually pepper, but the dried red-brown berries of a type of ash tree that have a lemony, peppery aroma. Sichuan pepper has the characteristic ‘mouth-numbing’ quality typical of many dishes from the Sichuan province of China. It is also one of the spices used in Chinese five-spice powder.
Sichuan pepper beef stir-fry
Smoky chilli chicken wings, spiced potato wedges and padron peppers
Salt and pepper Sichuan prawns with soy chilli dipping sauce
Crispy duck salad
Sichuan pepper is sold as whole berries or a ground powder. Try to buy the freshest berries you can, as they quickly lose their pungency.
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