what are szechuan peppers?
<answer> A spice obtained from the seeds of a species of rue known as Chinese Prickly Ash that is native to China and Taiwan. <context> Szechuan Pepper (syn. Szechwan) is a spice obtained from the seeds of a species of rue known as Chinese Prickly Ash that is native to China and Taiwan. It is a staple in Asian cuisine, especially in chicken, duck and pork dishes.