Dried Chili Peppers 500g Chao Tian Jiao Er Jing Tiao Lantern Chili Hot Dried Peppers for Cooking

Dried Chili Peppers, known in Chinese as Chao Tian Jiao (朝天椒) and Er Jing Tiao (二荆条), are sun-dried Capsicum annuum fruits used as a pungent culinary spice. In TCM theory, chili is warm and acrid, traditionally associated with dispersing cold and warming the middle. This dried form is valued for its concentrated heat and aroma in soups, stir-fries, and spice blends.

Key Selling Points

• Dried chili peppers including Chao Tian Jiao and Er Jing Tiao varieties
• Sun-dried Capsicum annuum fruits with concentrated pungency
• Warm acrid nature traditionally used to disperse cold in TCM
• Versatile culinary spice for soups stir-fries and chili oil
• 500g pack of first-grade dried peppers from Anhui

Quality & Sensory

These dried chili peppers typically show a deep red color with a wrinkled, leathery texture and a strong pungent aroma. When cooked or rehydrated, they release intense heat and a robust, slightly smoky flavor that varies by variety.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Added to soups and stews for heat
• Used in stir-fries and Sichuan dishes
• Ground into chili powder or flakes
• Infused in oil to make chili oil

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, dried chili is traditionally used to warm the body and dispel cold, often added to soups and decoctions for its pungent, warming properties. It is commonly paired with ginger and garlic in cooking to enhance flavor and circulation.

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