China’s hidden chilli capital, and the birthplace of the chilli crisp

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Lao Gan Ma may be a global social media sensation, but its roots lie deep in Guizhou – the historical birthplace of China’s chilli culture. Now the nation's top chilli producer, the province continues to push culinary boundaries. In this episode of Eat Drink Asia, SCMP reporter Lisa Cam explores Guizhou’s massive chilli exchange and discovers some radical local traditions, from mixing charred peppers with wood ash to fermenting spice inside repurposed bomb shelters. 0:00 China's chilli capital 1:35 Why Guizhou loves spice 3:31 Types of chilli 4:58 Burnt chilli 6:32 Bomb shelter chilli 9:09 Fermented chilli 11:00 Star of the cuisine Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://www.scmp.com/knowledge Facebook:   / scmp   Twitter:   / scmpnews   Instagram:   / scmpnews   Linkedin:   / south-china-morning-post