Base para Hot Pot Picante

The heat builds slowly but then lingers on your tongue in that perfect Sichuan way. That ginger and clove combo gives it a warmth that feels like a proper winter meal, and the star anise comes through in the broth without overpowering everything else. My whole apartment smelled incredible while it s

I opened the pouch and the Sichuan pepper extract hit my nose first—that tingle is real. Simmered it with some mushrooms and tofu, and the ginger and clove built a warmth that lasted through the whole bowl.

The clove and star anise really come through in the broth, giving it a warm depth that lingers after the spice fades. I added just a few spoonfuls to my stock and the tingle from the Sichuan pepper extract built up slowly but made the whole meal feel like an event.