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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.

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