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, ...

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 ...

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.

Simon Stahli, the Swiss founder of "The Lao Gan Ma Appreciation Society" Facebook page, is a longtime fan of the sauce. Photo: Courtesy of Simon Stahli It was on a 2003 trip to China that the Fischers ...

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It’s not every day that a tech titan falls for a million-dollar scam. But Tencent is now taking the embarrassing episode in stride, making fun of itself on social media after being tricked by a group ...