A bottle of Lao Gan Ma with Tao Huabi's face on its lid. [Photo/VCG] Lao Gan Ma creator Tao Huabi, whose face appears on each bottle of the chili oil, has recently been in the spotlight again.

His eyes wide, face split by a broad grin, a splat of red … something on his forehead, the wrestler-turned-actor John Cena holds a jar of dark sauce up to the camera. “Lao Gan Ma, Lao Gan Ma, Lao Gan ...

In many kitchens in China you’ll likely find a bottle or three of Lao Gan Ma, a crisp chilli oil infused with a potent mix of dried chilli peppers, fried onions, peanuts, fermented soybeans and, yes, ...

HONG KONG — In many kitchens in China you'll likely find a bottle or three of Lao Gan Ma, a crisp chilli oil infused with a potent mix of dried chilli peppers, fried onions, peanuts, fermented ...

As the holiday season approaches, shoppers are busy creating their gift lists. Among the usual and trendy choices, an unexpected favorite has appeared for a Londoner: China's famous Lao Gan Ma chili ...

You may not like fashion, but you might find it hard to refuse a spoonful of China's renowned chili oil Lao Gan Ma, which can save many hopeless dishes. Yet these two things can sometimes go hand in ...

I discovered Lao Gan Ma by accident. I was in Chinatown’s Hong Kong Supermarket looking for the chile oil they use at Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodles, a reddish-orange blend packed with dried chiles and ...

Criticism of celebrity chef David Chang and his Momofuku brand erupted recently after the company cried foul at fellow Asian-led chili oil companies over use of the term “chili crunch.” The furor also ...

Lao Gan Ma spicy chili crisp and Fly By Jing Sichuan chili crisp If you love spicy foods, chances are you have really strong opinions about your favorite chili crisp. And if you have no idea what ...

Lao Gan Ma (or "Old Godmother"), a household-name chili sauce in China, has a cult following of hundreds of millions globally thanks to low price and unique flavor. Even American wrestler John Cena ...

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