Spices · Dried

Sichuan peppercorns

Also called red Sichuan peppercorns, Szechuan pepper, hua jiao

Dried red husks of a prickly ash with a citrusy, woody aroma and electric, lip-tingling numbness; the 'ma' of Sichuan mala cooking.

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T2 · GoodMakhwaen
Similar tingle, but more citrus and piney; specialist shops only.
T3 · In a pinchBlack peppercorns
Heat without any numbing tingle or floral note; use half. (use 0.5× the amount)
T3 · In a pinchMala seasoning
Adds chilli and salt along with the numbing; cut back on both elsewhere.
T3 · In a pinchSichuan pepper oil
Numbing oil, not a spice: add at the end and you lose the toasted crunch. (use 0.5× the amount)