Golden Goose Egg Secret #2 of making delicious Chiu Chow sauce at home is that the key salt component and distinctive flavor profile comes from the addition of soy sauce. Shockingly unorthodox, I know, but it adds that signature dark color and rich, umami flavor.

The second detail is actually a very well known use for capsaicin: natural pest repellent! Once a plant starts growing, things are not rosy and fine all the time. In fact, the growing process is tough and plants have to survive all types of hardships; from extreme weather conditions to natural predators and getting enough nutrients. What if you could erase one of those hardships? Capsaicin is a natural repellent for insects and even fungi, so the fruit is more likely to develop and mature as it should.

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Xingtai Hongri brought a number of core products, showing the new power of Chinese spices.

Q: Can I use both crushed red pepper and paprika in the same dish? A: Absolutely! Combining these spices can create a balanced flavor profile with heat and depth.

Mesurement-wise, you won't need to make any adjustments because one teaspoon of paprika is equivalent to one teaspoon of pasilla pepper powder.