Why do people in China use opium poppies in cooking? Restaurant chefs secretly sprinkle ‘spice’ on food despite ban
However, in the 19th century, Britain exported huge amounts of opium to China, which at the time was ruled by the country’s last dynasty, the Qing (1644-1911). Cultivation of the poppy plant is strictly controlled by the authorities in China. Photo: Shutterstock As a result, many Chinese people, including members of the military, became addicted … Read more
