Szechuan Pepper
Szechuan peppercorns, also known as Sichuan peppercorns, are a popular spice used in Chinese cuisine to add a unique and complex flavor to dishes. Unlike traditional peppercorns, Szechuan peppercorns have a numbing effect on the tongue, giving dishes a distinctive and tingly sensation. Szechuan peppercorns are a key ingredient in many classic Chinese dishes, including Mapo tofu and Kung Pao chicken
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10 x 5 lb. bags CASE
2 x 27.5 lb bags CASE
50 pound bag
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