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China Condiment

Lao Gan Ma Black Bean Chili Sauce

これぞ元祖食べるラー油!黒豆のコクが爆発する最強の万能調味料

Spice 2 Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Description

The absolute ace of 'Lao Gan Ma', China's best-selling seasoning known globally for the 'auntie's face' on the jar. Packed with 'Douchi' (fermented black beans) in chili oil. Umami and saltiness from Douchi stand out far more than the heat. The ultimate versatile sauce.

Classification: Everyone, Condiment, Chili Crisp, Lao Gan Ma, Douchi, Versatile Sauce, Spicy

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How to use

Ingredients

  • Rapeseed oil
  • Douchi (Soybeans
  • water
  • salt)
  • Chili
  • Sugar
  • Amino acids

Instructions

  1. [Typical Uses]
  2. [Royal Road]: Put directly on piping hot white rice (rice vanishes infinitely).
  3. Add
  4. tbsp to the oil when frying Mapo Tofu to explode the depth.
  5. Top boiled dumplings or noodles raw.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips

Key spices

Mild heat; delivers a massive punch of miso-like deep depth and saltiness from Douchi

Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets

(Unique. JP chili crisp is too sweet to substitute)

Pairing

White Rice / Boiled Dumplings / All Stir-fries

Trivia

Started when 'Auntie' Tao Huabi gave away free chili oil to poor students. It was so delicious they begged to buy just the oil, birthing a global empire.

Eating tips & etiquette

Features the 'strongest saltiness and deepest umami' in the Lao Gan Ma series. Frying it melts the Douchi aroma into the oil, easily creating a pro-level 'Jiang Xiang' (roasted fermented aroma).

Allergen

Soybeans

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