Green Szechuan / Sichuan pepper (xanthoxylum peperitum)
Also known as Ma Jiao or Vine pepper, is the outer husk of a dried fresh green berry (greenish shell with black seed inside) of aromatic Chinese Prickly Ash tree.
Intensity: Spicy (5/10)
Flavor & Taste: Tangy biting heat, strong citrusy more robust & earthy flavor then the red variety, vegetal fragrance and taste, intense tongue-numbing sensation.
Uses: Add authentic flavor to Sichuan dishes as seasoning in stir-fries. Its fresh, vegetal taste is a great match for fish, chicken and vegetables.