Tingly, numbing, nuanced, complex, and of course spicy; made with a dozen spices and aromatics, chiles and freshly ground Sichuan peppercorns. This authentic Chinese condiment has a medium heat level and a numbing, tingling sensation on the tongue from the Sichuan peppercorns that accents the hot chilis. Our Sichuan Chili Oil offers layers and layers of flavor, not just heat. The flavor concept of “ma la”, the hallmark of Szechuan cuisine, is named for the Chinese characters for “numbing” and “spicy”. For maximum mala, we freshly grind the best Sichuan peppercorns available and add them to two types of chile flakes and an umami-rich infused oil. With a medium heat level this Sichuanese sauce is meant to be used generously.