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FEATURED IN JENI’S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS’ NEW SPARKLING CHERRY PIE FLAVOR!

Not a true peppercorn, Sichuan pepper is a member of the citrus family that famously creates a numbing and tingling sensation in the mouth. It has a bright, floral flavor it pairs excellently with hot chilies, as exemplified by mapo tofu. Grind finely or use whole in fried chicken, spiced nuts, or oil infusions.

Contains: Sichuan pepper berries.

• Alternate Names: Szechuan pepper, Szechwan pepper, Chinese prickly ash, Chinese pepper, rattan pepper, and mala pepper
• Origin: Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China

• Tasting Notes: Citrus, orange, tingly, numbing, bright, floral
• Pairs Well With: Sichuan chilies, star anise, cassia cinnamon
• Try In: Mapo Tofu, stir fry, infused chile oil
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• Special Tips: If you aren’t familiar with Sichuan pepper, use sparingly at first and work your way up

Make it a Gift: Get inspired with Double Awesome Chinese Food cookbook or My Shanghai cookbook, or pair with blends featuring it like Málà Salt and Sichuan Five Spice, Gift Wrap