Smashed Chilies

Smashed Chilies is a traditional dish from the Hunan region with a history of several hundred years. In ancient times, Emperor Shennong used a mortar to grind medicinal herbs, and later, the people of Hunan used the mortar to grind chili peppers. This dish is not only a culinary delight but also a form of intangible cultural heritage. The main ingredients of Lei Chili are fresh chili peppers, which are stir-fried and then crushed with minced garlic, salt, and light soy sauce in a large mortar. The skin and stems are removed, and the full aroma and spiciness of the peppers are ground out. The flavor is spicy but not harsh on the stomach, with a slightly charred fragrance and a soft, fresh, and chewy texture.

General Tso's Home of Smashed Chilies selects seasonal farm-grown rapeseed oil from Hunan, Zhangshugang chili peppers, and follows a 300-year-old traditional chili sauce craft passed down by a master of Hunan cuisine. It preserves the unique, fresh aroma of the chili peppers, offering a deliciously spicy and flavorful taste that pairs perfectly with everything.

Selected Zhangshugang Chili Peppers from the banks of the Xiang River in Hunan: The fertile soil nourished by the river and lake produces peppers with thin skin, thick flesh, a crisp and tender texture, a unique fresh aroma, and a mildly spicy, slightly sweet flavor.

Carefully Selected Seasonal Farm-Grown Rapeseed Oil from Hunan: Naturally grown, non-GMO rapeseed, processed through over ten steps, including seed screening, roasting, and pressing, delivering the nostalgic fragrance of the vegetable oil from childhood.

Refreshing and Appetizing, Pairs with Everything: Fresh, spicy, and crispy, it enhances the flavor of dishes. It can be mixed with rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables, making it easy to enjoy delicious food anytime, anywhere.

N.W.: 100g (3.53 OZ)

Ingredient List: Chili, vegetable oil, garlic, fermented black beans, salt, soy sauce, MSG, D-isoascorbic acid sodium, potassium sorbate