Sichuan pepper - Szechuan pepper, Fagara, Chinese mountain pepper, 1 kg

Like Japanese mountain pepper, Sichuan pepper belongs to the Rutaceae family. The citrus genus also belongs to this family. Sichuan pepper is very popular for its exceptional aroma. Barely noticeable at first, it literally explodes on the tongue after a few seconds, with a slightly lemony and woody flavor. Also called Fagara pepper, it is extracted from the red peppercorn, dried, and lightly roasted. The fruit walls/shells are usually used, not the seeds. The spice is popular in Chinese cuisine for meat dishes and as an ingredient in "five spice powder."