Tag: Chengdu

Triple Threat Sichuan Sauces

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Triple Threat comprises three of Fly By Jing’s bestselling sauces: Sichuan Chili Crisp, Zhong Sauce and Mala Spice Mix. The first, on top of being the only 100% all-natural Sichuan chili crisp sauce, intensifies flavors with bold heat that doesn’t overpower. Zhong Sauce, on the other hand, is a sweet, tangy, umami-rich flavor, inspired by Chengdu street snack Zhong dumplings, and Mala—which translates to “spicy …

Exploring the Tradition and Allure of Ming River Baijiu

A deep dive into the history, process and delights that surround the Chinese spirit

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We’re sitting around a large table in central Chengdu, the fog-drenched capital of China‘s Sichuan province. Between bites of diced rabbit buried in a mountain of red chilies, guests empty thimble-sized glasses of a sweet clear liquid called baijiu with shouts of “Ganbei!” This is a traditional celebratory feast: each individual at the table will methodically, one by one, toast to everybody else and then …