The Scintillating Gastronomy of Sichuan

Sichuan gastronomy originated in ancient times in what is now Sichuan Province, in Southwest China. This cuisine has survived several dynasties, such as the Jin, Sui, Tang, Ming, and Qing.

The Sichuan pepper has a pungent flavor and slight lemon taste to it. Much like a tiny electric shock, it produces a tingling and buzzing sensation with a bit of numbness when eaten.Courtesy of New Tang Dynasty