The hot pepper was introduced into China from South America around the end of the 17th century. Once it came to Sichuan, it became a favored food flavoring. Sichuan has high humidity and many ...

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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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we could be Sichuan converts for life. As the restaurant’s website proudly states: “China is the place for food, but Sichuan is the place for flavour.” Certainly a promise that’s got our ...