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Red Hot China
The chile peppers, the spicy cuisines, the culture
Red Hot China results from my years spent researching and discovering China’s chilli and the complex heat of spicy Chinese cuisines.
Gerald Zhang-Schmidt
Author of Red Hot China
Stories of Spice in China
Take a deep dive into the fascinating world of Chinese chilli and explore their diversity, history, cultural and culinary importance. Discover how their fiery essence has shaped Chinese cuisines and has the ability to open new culinary horizons.
Beyond the Heat
Explore the science of complex heat.
Chilli Culture
Learn about the history and culture of the chilli.
Spicy Recipes
Try typical combinations and creative uses.
Blog
Discover more, from the book, behind the scenes, and beyond…
Beyond the Burn: Exploring the Complex Heat of Chinese Cuisine
When it comes to spicy food, many people think of a single,…
Traditional Spicy Chinese Recipes
uizhou Cuisine This dish exemplifies Guizhou’s love for sour and spicy flavors.…
Chinese Chile Peppers: An Overview
Facing-heaven chilies (“Chaotian jiao”): These chilies are named for their upright growth…
Spicy Foods of China
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