A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Coarsely chopped red chilies preserved in salty brine, with heat and fermented tang.
In the kitchen
Covers the fish head during steaming.
Some preparations add ginger or garlic; pepper variety and retained seeds affect heat.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有剁椒吗？
Does this dish contain Chopped pickled chili?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
