Garlic Chili Sauce (Suan Rong La Jiang)
屋台のあの味！何に塗ってもB級グルメになる「甘辛ニンニクソース」
Description
The true identity of 'that red sauce' brushed over EVERYTHING at Chinese street stalls: skewers, sausages, iron-plate squid, and crepes (Jianbing Guozi). A versatile chili sauce blending grated garlic (Suan Rong), chilies, tomato paste, sugar, and vinegar. Possesses ketchup-like sweet-sourness and garlic heat.
Classification: Everyone, Condiment, Chili Sauce, Street Food, Dip, Garlic, Sweet and Spicy, B-grade Gourmet
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How to use
Ingredients
- Chili
- Garlic(massive)
- Tomato paste
- Sugar
- Vinegar
- Salt
- Starch
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [Recreate Street Food]: Brush raw directly onto grilled sausages, pan-fried squid, or scallion pancakes.
- Use raw as a dip for French fries or fried foods.
- Secret ingredient in stir-fries needing a bit of sweet/sour, like Mapo Eggplant.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Strong tomato-based sweet-sourness、and the heavy stimulation of raw garlic
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Mix sweet chili sauce with grated garlic and a dash of ketchup
Pairing
Teppanyaki Skewers / Sausage / Fried Foods
Trivia
The historic Tianjin brand 'Limin' boasts an overwhelming share in supermarkets and stalls nationwide. Opening a packet of this instantly flashes back to the smell of Chinese night markets.
Eating tips & etiquette
Lacks the fermented depth or complexity of Doubanjiang. A relative of ketchup or sweet chili sauce. Because it's sweet and heavily garlicky, nothing beats it for creating junk-food deliciousness (B-grade gourmet vibe).
Allergen
None