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Filipino laborers came to Mexico via colonialism, and adapted and adopted champoy with spices and chilies from Mexico to become chamoy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
An even older icon awaits at Phnom Penh, a 40-year-old Vietnamese-Cambodian restaurant where crowds eagerly wait their turn to try nearly-raw marinated butter beef and lotus root sautéed with chilies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 27, 2025
Day laborers sort red chilies that have been dried in the scorching sunshine of India’s Andhra Pradesh state.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 26, 2024
In no particular order — Calabrian chilies, pickled onions and the freshest bread your local bakery can provide you with.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2024
I initially planted tomatoes, chilies, and onions — hardy plants that did not require rich earth or constant care.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
