Hunan Chopped Pickled Chilies (Duo Jiao)
爽やかな酸味と鮮烈な辛さ！湖南料理の魂「発酵唐辛子」
Description
The absolute base seasoning of Hunan cuisine, considered 'China's spiciest'. Fresh raw red chilies are coarsely chopped (Duo), mixed with garlic, ginger, salt, and Baijiu, and lactic-fermented in crocks. Unlike fried Sichuan Doubanjiang, it ferments raw, featuring a piercing 'hot-sour' (Suan La) flavor and fresh aroma.
Classification: Hardcore, Condiment, Spicy Seasoning, Fermented Food, Hunan Cuisine, Duo Jiao Yu Tou, Hot and Sour, Ultra Spicy
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How to use
Ingredients
- Raw red chilies
- Salt
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Baijiu
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [Duo Jiao Yu Tou (Steamed Fish Head)]: Heap this massively over a giant fish head and steam (the absolute flagship Hunan dish).
- Add to pork/beef stir-fries for a Hunan-style hot-sour stir-fry.
- Top noodles or soups raw to add heat.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Refreshing lactic tartness followed instantly by the piercing extreme heat of raw chilies
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Chop raw red chilies and garlic, massage with salt and vinegar, age for days
Pairing
Steamed Fish (esp. freshwater) / Pork Stir-fry / Noodles
Trivia
Extremely salty, so reduce salt/soy sauce in recipes. Chinese supermarkets sell both the red chili version and a green chili version 'Qing Duo Jiao'.
Eating tips & etiquette
Opening the jar releases a fruity, sharp aroma of fermented alcohol and chilies. Absolutely indispensable for recreating Hunan's unique 'Suan La' (hot-sour) at home, completely different from Sichuan's 'Ma La' (numbing-hot).
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