Founder Jing Gao: Running her Chili Oil Empire, being shoved out her restaurant and bouncing back - Fly by Jing

the Durian Pod

Jing Gao, the founder of Fly by Jing, joins TDP! She is a culinary entrepreneur celebrated for her artisanal Sichuan cuisine. Fly by Jing, has gained widespread acclaim for its premium, handcrafted sauces and spices that bring authentic Chinese flavors to kitchens worldwide. Known for her expertise in creating bold and flavorful products, Jing Gao has become a leading figure in the culinary world, redefining the way people experience and appreciate Chinese cuisine globally.

0:06 Intro

1:25 Welcoming Jing to the Pod!

4:44 On her Upbringing

5:31 Assimilation as Jenny

6:47 Food Memories of Chengdu

11:00 Taking on Tech

13:14 Deciding to break the mold

16:06 Jumping Ship

26:07 About Jing’s Favorite Restaurant in Chengdu

38:52 On Failure & Her Failed Restaurant Partnership, Baoism

44:36 Almost wanting to quit, the struggles of her supper club

46:57: The Evolution of Fly by Jing and Reclaiming Her Power

55:50 The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp

1:04:24 Opening of SUA Marketplace in Larchmont

1:08:00 Ending

FOOD on the Pod

2:55 Amuse: Charred Bali Squid in Nam Jim Basil Dragonfruit Salad

37:28 Favorite Dish: 7 Day Dry Aged New Zealand Lamb, aged in Fly by Jing Mala Powder and Charred in Zhong Sauce on a Mint & Micro Cilantro Salad

1:02:02 Final Bite: Hokkaido Scallop in Cilantro Scallion Pickled Garlic Szechuan Peppercorn Chimichurri featuring Fly by Jing Szechuan Chili Crisp

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