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Warning: These chilies are too hot to handle

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A man makes
A man makes "duojiao," a type of fermented chili, in Changsha, Hunan Province. /CGTN

A man makes "duojiao," a type of fermented chili, in Changsha, Hunan Province. /CGTN

Known as
Known as "duojiao," these fermented chilies are a popular condiment in Changsha, Hunan Province. /CGTN

Known as "duojiao," these fermented chilies are a popular condiment in Changsha, Hunan Province. /CGTN

A man makes
A man makes "duojiao," a type of fermented chili, in Changsha, Hunan Province. /CGTN

A man makes "duojiao," a type of fermented chili, in Changsha, Hunan Province. /CGTN

Known as
Known as "duojiao," these fermented chilies are a popular condiment in Changsha, Hunan Province. /CGTN

Known as "duojiao," these fermented chilies are a popular condiment in Changsha, Hunan Province. /CGTN

A man makes
A man makes "duojiao," a type of fermented chili, in Changsha, Hunan Province. /CGTN

A man makes "duojiao," a type of fermented chili, in Changsha, Hunan Province. /CGTN

Known as
Known as "duojiao," these fermented chilies are a popular condiment in Changsha, Hunan Province. /CGTN

Known as "duojiao," these fermented chilies are a popular condiment in Changsha, Hunan Province. /CGTN

Known as "duojiao," these fermented chilies are found all across Hunan Province. Locals will often add them to their breakfast, lunch and dinner. Be sure to wear gloves when handling the raw chilies, though – otherwise your fingers may end up looking and feeling like they've been stung by bees!

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