A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Fresh red pepper, deseeded and cut into pieces for di san xian.
In the kitchen
Fresh red pepper pieces go into di san xian; some diguo chicken preparations also use dried red chilies.
Fresh pepper pieces differ from dried pods, powder and oil; the form used depends on the preparation.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有红辣椒吗？
Does this dish contain Red chili pepper?
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.
