Firing up appetites with Sichuan fare

Sliced Chicken with Hot and Spicy Sauce is a common dish in Sichuan.

HAVING your mouth go numb in the name of good food in the likes of authentic, fiery Sichuan cuisine will be worth it.

Originating from the Sichuan province in southwestern China, the dishes are characterised by their spiciness from a liberal use of garlic and chilli peppers - particularly the Sichuan pepper, which creates a numbing sensation in the mouth.