3 events with tag "cuisine"
1550
ID: 5701
Portuguese introduce chili peppers to India - transforms Indian cuisine forever, spreads through Asia via trade routes
ID: 5701
1550
ID: 5711
Portuguese traders introduce chili peppers to Thailand - becomes 'prik', fundamental to Thai cuisine within generations
ID: 5711
1700
ID: 5722
Hunan province develops distinct chili cuisine - 'gan la' (dry spicy) style using chilies for preservation and flavor
ID: 5722