Traditional use: Vietnamese beef noodle soup, roast duck and braised pork belly.
Modern use: Dry rubs for roast chicken, mix into barbecue sauces for that extra OOMPH, add when making cinnamon rolls or sprinkle a little over fries.
Traditional use: Mapo tofu, Kung Pao chicken
Modern use: Chilli mac and cheese, add to peanuts for a snack, make dark chocolate truffles with sichuan peppercorns and orange, add to cocktails for a little kick