Would it be okay to leave out the chile in sichuan Chinese recipes (they usually have chile in them)?

I bought a Chinese cook book called Land of Plenty by Fuchsia Dunlop because it received rave reviews. I did not realise that most of the recipes have chile in them until I looked through the recipes and I don't like hot food at all.



But most of the recipes have other spices/herbs/flavor enhancers etc in them such as garlic, stock, green onion, ginger, soy sauce (of course), Shaoxing rice wine etc.



If I leave out the chile, which is often in the form of chile bean paste, should I substitute it with anything. And if so, what should I substitute it for.



Thanks.Would it be okay to leave out the chile in sichuan Chinese recipes (they usually have chile in them)?
I would just omit it.Would it be okay to leave out the chile in sichuan Chinese recipes (they usually have chile in them)?
Of course you can omit the chili bean paste... it will alter the taste, but since you don't like hot-food...



One thing I did when I was getting my wife used to Szechuan food 25 years ago... I would cook the recipe with 1/4 the amount of chili paste OR use two whole red chili peppers (and remove the peppers before serving).



You can also substitute the chili paste with hoisin sauce (sweet).Would it be okay to leave out the chile in sichuan Chinese recipes (they usually have chile in them)?
a recipe is only a guide line. you don't have to follow it to a tea. you can add more of one thing or take away of something else. have fun while you cook.
no