Szechuan Peppercorns, Whole

Szechuan pepper offers an unusual, pungent flavor that begins as warm and lemon-like with woodsy overtones. Star anise and ginger often accompany this pepper in Szechuan cuisine. Szechuan pepper features frequently in Indonesian Batak cooking, and is prominent in Himalayan cuisine [Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan], being one of the few spices that can grow in that climate and region.