Szechuan Peppercorn - Whole

If you have ever eaten Szechuan cuisine, you know about the special attribute of Szechuan Peppercorns! These peppercorns leave a surprising after-effect -- a mild, tingly, numbing feeling on the lips that comes from the natural organic molecule hydroxy-alpha sanshool found in the plant. Szechuan peppers are not related to black peppers or chili peppers and are more closely related to citrus plants. Consider these essential to Szechuan cooking and an interesting addition to other dishes. Ready to light yourself up with La Zi Ji (Szechuan Mala Chicken?) You'll be needing these.
 
1 oz / 28.4 g resealable zipper bag