The more I cook Hunan food, the more I realize that some of its most distinctive flavors don’t come from complicated recipes. They come from the ingredients that Hunan cooks keep on hand. Duo Jiao (剁椒), chopped salted chilies allowed to ferment until they become tangy, savory and deeply aromatic, is one of those ingredients.
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Fiery Chili Garlic Paste Recipe from New Delhi
This is so easy and you can make a fantastic chili paste that is healthy and free of any artificial ingredients. Most store bought brands have preservatives and chemicals. This one is just chili paste and nothing else.
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This is one of many chili recipes I have tested, and I have refined it until I believe it’s just right. It’s made with chicken, but could just as easily be made with any meat you desire. It is also really good with beef.
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