Sichuan Peppercorn Oil

Sichuan peppercorn is a distinct ingredient in Sichuan cuisine that provides the signature ma (numbing) flavor in the mouth. If you haven’t tried real Sichuan food, the numbing sensation might be hard to imagine. I always explain it as the “tingly and crawly” feeling that numbs the lips and the inside of the mouth. I am personally addicted to the ma flavor, so I always have Sichuan Peppercorn Oil in my kitchen. Both Chili Oil and Sichuan peppercorn oil are used to prepare two