China's hottest woman

21 November 2022, 07:45 PM

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‘China’s hottest woman’: the driving force behind crunchy chilli sensation Lao Gan Ma

Tao Huabi rose from humble origins in south-western China to create a beloved condiment that can now be found in fridges around the world

https://www.theguardian.com/wo...sensation-lao-gan-ma

21 November 2022, 08:07 PM

CHAS

Ordered one jar from Amazon

21 November 2022, 08:58 PM

Steve Miller

Bought two jars - one for myself and one as a Christmas present.

21 November 2022, 09:32 PM

RealPlayer

I had one jar and mistakenly believed that, since it was made from chilies, it didn’t need refrigeration. Wrong. It spoiled. So I need another jar, but I may try a different brand. There are a number of them out there, and tasting reviews.

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21 November 2022, 11:56 PM

Amanda

I'd like to get a jar for each of my sons but there are so many kinds on Amazon I don't know what to choose.

Suggestions? (The crispy sound kind of appealing but they may not be...)

Thank you!

22 November 2022, 12:06 AM

RealPlayer

Amanda, just do a search on “Chile crisp reviews.” You’ll find lots of review sites with tasting descriptions of different brands.

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22 November 2022, 03:27 AM

Amanda

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Originally posted by RealPlayer:
Amanda, just do a search on “Chile crisp reviews.” You’ll find lots of review sites with tasting descriptions of different brands.

I thought the whole point was to get one of Tao Huabi's brand - that she'd concocted something utterly unique.

I'm confused now, though, because I see she has different varieties on Amazon. Which the original or at least most popular? (It would probably be easier to tell them apart if I could read Chinese!)

22 November 2022, 05:44 AM

Axtremus

Here:

Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp Hot Sauce Family/Restaurant Size 24.69 Oz.(700 g.)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYTSGDP

The brand is “Lao Gam Ma” (老干妈，translates to “[the] old godmother”)

22 November 2022, 09:14 AM

wtg

I've had what I think is Trader Joe's version of the Lao Gam Ma product.

https://www.traderjoes.com/hom...y-chili-onion-062480

It was not as spicy as I thought it might be, but it was quite flavorful. I found myself using it in all kinds of dishes and on sandwiches. I did draw the line at ice cream, though.

I'll have to check out some of our local grocery stores for Lao Gam Ma and do a comparison.

(aside) Has anyone besides me had problems with food products in jars ordered from Amazon? Seems that many food products are listed as non-returnable. I love Wilkin & Sons black currant preserves and have ordered them from Amazon. The last batch came with the lids dented and the seal popped. I didn't think the no return policy would include items damaged during shipping, but it does. I had to cajole Amazon into giving me a refund but they pretty much said they wouldn't do it again. Caveat emptor.