Sichuan Pepper is an oriental fruit grown on a small ash tree native to the Sichuan province of China. Even though it is called pepper, it is not a true pepper and is not related to black peppercorns, which are from India. The berries have a warm peppery fragrance, with citrus notes & a clean fresh aftertaste leaving a slightly numbing sensation on the tongue. It is the outer husk that has all the flavour, the internal hard black seed is edible but can add a bitter taste. It is a key ingredient in Chinese cuisine and used in some Asian recipes. It is used in our chilli sichuan salt and calamari salt and pepper blends.
Infuse oils, stocks, or braises to impart aromatic, citrusy heat.
Toast and crush for finishing dishes or seasoning meats.
Ideal in pickles or preserved vegetable recipes.
Returns & Refunds Policy
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Returns
Due to the nature of our spices and perishable products, we are unable to accept returns for opened items. If your order arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, please contact us within 7 days of delivery at hello@thespicepeople.com.au with your order number and a photo of the item, and we will resolve it promptly.
Refunds
Once your claim has been reviewed, we will provide a full refund or replacement at no extra cost for eligible items. Refunds are returned to your original payment method and typically take 5–10 business days to process.
Exchanges
We do not offer direct exchanges at this time. If an item was sent incorrectly or is damaged, we will gladly provide a replacement.
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