One tradition of Asian food that is often overlooked in American styled cooking is the use of hot peppers. Traditional Asian food incorporates hot peppers and other local vegetables into most of their common dishes.
Asian peppers range in size, texture and taste. Many peppers are of the chili-flavored variety and provide a very zesty flavor to the dishes. Some places, such as Thailand, use dried hot peppers in their dishes. These dishes will also include ingredients such Read “Traditions of Asian Cuisine and Cooking”