Starter Sichuan Collection

  This Starter Sichuan Collection includes the must-have ingredients for creating ma and la, the defining tastes of Sichuan food, plus well-tested and beautifully printed recipe cards for five of Sichuan's most-loved dishes.  'Ma' refers to the tingly, citrusy taste of Sichuan pepper, and our recently harvested, non-heat-treated Sichuan peppercorn is incomparably fresh, fragrant, potent and seedless. 'La' refers to the heat of chili pepper, and this kit includes two must-have forms: dried whole facing-heaven zi dan tou chilies for use in stir-fries and braises; and Sichuan fragrant-hot ground chilies, a mix of three kinds of toasted and ground chilies that is ideal for making chili oil, an essential ingredient in cold dishes and sauces.  If Sichuan pepper and chili peppers are the heart of Sichuan cuisine, then Pixian doubanjiang, or chili bean paste made in Pixian County, is the soul. This kit includes a large package from the oldest and most esteemed maker. Yi Feng He Hao brand is a