Chinese province known for its spicy cuisine Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HUNAN Chinese province known for its spicy cuisine (5) New York Times Apr 28, 2024
4% SICHUAN Province known for spicy cuisine (7) Newsday Mar 17, 2024
3% SAMOSA Triangular spicy snack in south Asian cuisine (6) The Times Concise Dec 20, 2025
3% BAO Steamed bun in Chinese cuisine (3) Wall Street Journal Dec 13, 2025
3% BUN Mantou or bao, in Chinese cuisine (3) New York Times Nov 30, 2025
3% THAI Spicy cuisine (4) New York Times Nov 13, 2025
3% SZECHUAN Spicy Chinese cuisine (8) New York Times Apr 30, 2019
2% SEDONA Arizona city known for its pink sandstone formations (6) USA Today Feb 5, 2026
2% GINGERBREAD ___ man, spicy biscuit (11) Puzzler Backwords Feb 4, 2026
2% TEX ___-Mex cuisine (3) New York Times Mini Feb 2, 2026

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Hunan is a Chinese province famous for its fiery and flavorful cuisine. Its dishes often feature bold flavors like garlic, chili peppers, and shallots. Exploring its culinary delights can be a spicy adventure!