Chao Tian Jiao
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- Origin
- China, Sichuan
- Scoville Heat Units
- 30 000 - 50 000 SHU
- Flavor
- Herbal, Citrus
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Small and conical
Description
The Chao Tian Jiao, meaning Heaven Facing Pepper in Chinese, is a classic Sichuan chili revered for its upward-pointing pods. Its small, conical pods ripen to vivid red with moderate heat and an aromatic, slightly citrusy flavor. A cornerstone of Sichuan and Hunan cuisine, it is used whole in stir-fries, infused in chili oils, and ground into the essential doubanjiang fermented bean paste.