Really good NYT essay on one of my all-time favorite spices, Sichuan pepper. With mention of my favorite purveyor, Mala Market, too. I need to restock so hopefully they don't sell out!
The Life-Affirming Properties of Sichuan Pepper
The mouth-numbing spice — more popular than ever in the West — remind us why we seek out unfamiliar tastes.
nytimes.com