About Tien Tsin
Tien Tsin from Northern China is popular dried red chili. Rating 50,000-75,000 SHU offers substantial heat. Small thin-walled fruits perfect for drying. Used whole in stir-fries and Sichuan dishes. Named after Tianjin region. The heat is clean and sharp. Often seen in kung pao chicken. Turns deep red when ripe. Essential in Chinese cooking. Very productive plants.
Flavor profile
Hot heat
In the kitchen
Chinese dried chili, stir-fries
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 70-80 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
Sources
- Website or article Know The Pepper — Ultimate Pepper Heat Database (opens in a new tab)
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