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EP18 The Essence of Chongqing Hot pot, All in a Jar, with Hotpot Queen
For ethnic cuisines, navigating the balance between authenticity and adaptation can be tricky. While there’s a strong urge to stay true to the original recipe, compromises have to be made to appeal to the local palate. But Jia, the founder of a Chinese sauce brand called Hotpot Queen, doesn’t want to play it safe and aspires to bring the boldest Sichuan flavors to Americans’ plates — from sandwich to ice cream. Besides the unapologetic spiciness and numbness, her sauce has a secret element that adds a kick — the love and passion passed down through her mom and generations of Chongqing women.
In this episode, Lulu talks with Jia, the founder of Hotpot Queen, whose fiery personality tastes just like her sauces. You’ll hear about:
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Twitter/Instagram: @dedicatedfm
Email: [email protected]
Music Credits:
Arimura Taishi - Hot pot quartet
Keep It Spicy!
Website: www.hotpotqueen.com
Instagram: @hotpotqueen
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By LuluFor ethnic cuisines, navigating the balance between authenticity and adaptation can be tricky. While there’s a strong urge to stay true to the original recipe, compromises have to be made to appeal to the local palate. But Jia, the founder of a Chinese sauce brand called Hotpot Queen, doesn’t want to play it safe and aspires to bring the boldest Sichuan flavors to Americans’ plates — from sandwich to ice cream. Besides the unapologetic spiciness and numbness, her sauce has a secret element that adds a kick — the love and passion passed down through her mom and generations of Chongqing women.
In this episode, Lulu talks with Jia, the founder of Hotpot Queen, whose fiery personality tastes just like her sauces. You’ll hear about:
Never want to miss an episode? Search for “dedicated lulu” on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and subscribe to the show!
Twitter/Instagram: @dedicatedfm
Email: [email protected]
Music Credits:
Arimura Taishi - Hot pot quartet
Keep It Spicy!
Website: www.hotpotqueen.com
Instagram: @hotpotqueen