Jing Gao's The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp

Jing Gao is the chef and entrepreneur behind the premium Chinese food brand, Fly By Jing. The James Beard Award winner is an expert on Chinese cuisine who is on a mission to introduce the authentic, "uncensored" flavors of her hometown, Chengdu, to the global table.

Her acclaimed debut cookbook is The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp. This book is a deep-dive into the complex "mala" flavor profile of chili crisp. It serves as both a culinary map and a personal manifesto, daring cooks to incorporate the electrifying tingle of Sichuan into every dish, from the savory to the surprisingly sweet.

For our potluck, please choose a recipe from The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp or from the Fly By Jing website. Let us know what dish or dishes you plan to bring in the comments for this event.

If your RSVP includes +1 guest, please plan to bring at least two dishes from the cookbook. The target number of attendees and dishes is 12.

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