Schezuan Pepper

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Also known as:
Chinese Pepper

Description:
This is a spice used mostly in Asian cuisines like soups and gruel. This has a unique flavour and aroma but it is less hot when compared to the others. They are either lightly toasted or used in crushed form. This is also available in oil form and is used in stir-fry dishes like noodle.

Commonly used in:
Culinary preparations

Health Benefits:
Help in the digestion power by increasing gastro-intestinal juice. One of the richest source of essential oils and minerals. Szechuan peppers are an also good source of vitamins such as vitamin A, carotenes, and minerals like copper, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorous.