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.

It raises the question of how the food came to be embraced ... By 1592, chili peppers had reached China, according to written records. The Chinese elite followed Confucian ideals, so they rejected ...

If you're a fan of spicy food, then you're probably ... You'll also find it in Chinese five-spice blends. Now, unlike chili ...