The spicy journey of chili peppers across continents and cuisines: Mexico to global kitchens
Chili peppers, first cultivated in Mexico over six millennia ago, have profoundly transformed global cuisines and cultures. Initially central to Aztec and Mayan life, their worldwide spread via the Columbian Exchange rapidly integrated them into diverse culinary traditions, from Indian curries to Korean kimchi.
Chili peppers, first cultivated in Mexico over six millennia ago, have profoundly transformed global cuisines and cultures. Initially central to Aztec and Mayan life, their worldwide spread via the Columbian Exchange rapidly integrated them into diverse culinary traditions, from Indian curries to Korean kimchi.
