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Szechuan is not just a pepper plant but more of a peppercorn plant that grows berries on Chinese prickly ash bushes. Unlike the chile pepper dishes that make you feel as if it is on fire, the Szechuan has a delightful and sweet effect on your taste buds.
Sichuanese cuisine is renowned for fiery and bold tastes, particularly the pungency and spiciness resulting from liberal use of garlic and chilis, as well as the unique flavors of Sichuan (Szechuan) pepper. Some examples are Kung Pao chicken and Yuxiang shredded pork.
Szechuan style is a bold and flavorful culinary tradition originating from the Sichuan province in China. Known for its use of spicy and numbing flavors, Szechuan cuisine is characterized by the liberal use of garlic, chili peppers, and Szechuan peppercorns.
Common preparation techniques in Szechuan cuisine include stir frying, steaming and braising, but a complete list would include more than 20 distinct techniques. Some well-known Szechuan dishes include Husband and Wife, Kung Pao Chicken and Twice Cooked Pork.
Discover what Szechuan cuisine really is: the history behind its signature numbing-spicy flavors, iconic dishes like Mapo Tofu, and essential ingredients including Sichuan pepper. Get beginner-friendly cooking tips and a detailed buying guide for authentic home cooking.
For those who crave a culinary adventure, making these beloved Sichuan (or Szechuan) dishes at home allows you to harness the freshest and highest quality ingredients.
Larry David would be happy. On a great episode from the second season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," the lovably misanthropic Larry throws a tantrum when there are too few shrimp in his Chinese takeout ...