Sichuan Pepper

Sichuan pepper is a spice made from the dried pericarp of a plant of the genus Zanthoxylum in the family Rutaceae. It is commonly used in Sichuan cuisine of China and in the cuisines of the Himalayas. Despite its name, Sichuan pepper is not closely related to black pepper or chili pepper. Instead, Zanthoxylum plants are in the same family as citrus and rue.

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