But what is Szechwan food ? The answer is...

the diversity of Chinese food is well represented by just five: Canton, Fukien, Honan, Peking (Shantung) and Szechwan.

The Cantonese style is characterised by its light, digestible foods which use less fat (e.g. stir-fried dishes, steamed dumplings and dim sum).

The Fukien school is famous for its clear soups, seafood dishes and subtle flavours.

Honan is spicy, sweet and sour.

Peking is famed for delicacy of flavour.

And Szechwan food is hot and spicy ==> Szechwan