Dried Red Chili Peppers 500g Sun Dried Whole Spicy Culinary Spice Bulk

Dried Red Chili Peppers, known in Chinese as Gan La Jiao (干辣椒), from the fruit of Capsicum annuum. These whole dried chilies are naturally sun dried to a fully dry state and sold as loose culinary spice. Widely used in Chinese and Sichuan style cooking for their pungent, warming character, they add heat and aroma to stir fries, braises, oils, and spice blends. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried red chili peppers from the fruit of Capsicum annuum
• Naturally sun dried and fully dried for long storage
• Pungent spicy flavor suited to Sichuan and Chinese cuisine
• Loose bulk form convenient for cooking and spice blending
• 500g pack sealed for freshness

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to dark red whole pods with a wrinkled, dry skin and firm texture. The aroma is sharp and pungent, and when cooked or infused in oil the flavor is intensely spicy with a warm, lingering heat.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir fry whole or crushed chilies in hot oil for spicy dishes
• Add to braises, stews, and hotpot broths for heat and aroma
• Infuse in oil to make chili oil or chili crisp
• Grind into chili flakes or powder for seasoning blends

Traditional Uses

In Chinese culinary tradition, dried red chilies are a staple pungent spice, especially in Sichuan, Hunan, and Guizhou cooking. They are traditionally dry fried or oil infused to release aroma, paired with Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and other spices in mapo tofu, kung pao dishes, and hotpot bases. In folk practice, pungent warming spices like chili were traditionally associated with dispelling cold and dampness.

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