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China Condiment

Lao Gan Ma Tomato Chili Sauce

トマトの甘みが辛さを包む!マイルドでフルーティーな老干媽

Spice 1 Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Description

A unique chili sauce based on bright red tomatoes (Fan Qie) within the ultra-spicy Lao Gan Ma lineup. Tomato's refreshing tartness and sweetness neutralize the chili heat. A fruity, mild flavor sitting between ketchup and chili sauce.

Classification: Everyone, Condiment, Lao Gan Ma, Tomato, Chili Sauce, Sweet and Sour, Dip

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How to use

Ingredients

  • Tomato
  • Rapeseed oil
  • Chili
  • Garlic
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Amino acids

Instructions

  1. [Typical Uses]
  2. Dip French fries or fried foods directly.
  3. Secret ingredient in Tomato and Egg Stir-fry (Xi Hong Shi Chao Ji Dan) for depth and mild heat.
  4. Mix into cold noodle or salad dressings.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips

Key spices

Fruity sweet-sourness of ripe tomatoes、and a mild heat that follows

Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets

Mix tomato ketchup with sweet chili sauce and grated garlic

Pairing

French Fries / Egg Dishes / Fried Foods

Trivia

The perfect introductory Lao Gan Ma for those who find the others 'too spicy to eat'. With garlic punch, it's far more impactful than mere ketchup.

Eating tips & etiquette

A highly popular variation among Chinese youth and children. Less oily and paste-like, it pairs perfectly with Western food—spread on bread or hidden in pasta sauce.

Allergen

None

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