Shiping Nadao Chili

Shiping Nadao Chili

　　In Naduo Village, Niujie Township, Shiping County, grows a unique and rare type of chili known as Nadao Chili. It is one of the special products of Shiping County and has long been renowned as an excellent condiment. The Nadao Chili is small, slender, entirely golden in color, with a waxy sheen, glossy and oily, giving it a semi-transparent appearance. Its flavor not only incorporates the heat of Qiubei Chili, Soaring Chili, and Millet Chili, but surpasses the Millet Chili in both spiciness and aroma. A local saying goes, “A little goes a long way in taste; eat too much and it’ll make your nose run and eyes water.”

Its spiciness is not as harsh and one-dimensional as that of the Millet Chili. Instead, it is spicy on the tongue but not in the chest, combining heat with fragrance and a hint of sweetness, making it delicious and delightful. No wonder everyone who has tried the Nadao Chili sings its praises. Every year when the chili comes to market, "chili aficionados" from all over flock to buy it, often purchasing however much is available without even asking the price. Locals also regard it as a fine gift, happily sharing it with family and friends. Even some overseas Chinese living far away write letters expressing their longing for home — and invariably request a supply of Nadao Chili. As a result, it is exported to countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.