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Fly By Jing Sichuan Gold Review
A citrusy, tingly sauce with real peppercorn presence and enough versatility to move beyond dumplings.
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Sichuan Gold
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This one is more about sensation than blunt heat. You get citrus, savory depth, and that numbing peppercorn edge that changes the whole bite.
What to serve it with
Dumplings, fried eggs, cold noodles, and spooning into mayo for sandwiches.
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