Chopped Salted Chili (Duo Jiao)
The soul of Hunan cuisine! Freshly fermented chili peppers dyed in bright red steamed fish
Description
Seasoning of finely chopped (Duo) red chilies fermented briefly in crocks with salt, ginger, garlic, and Baijiu. If Sichuan Doubanjiang is 'heavy miso flavor', Hunan Duo Jiao is 'fresh acidity and straight heat' (Xian La). Imparts vivid red and refreshing punch.
Classification: Hardcore, Condiment, Spicy Seasoning, Duo Jiao, Fermented Food, Hunan Cuisine, Fish Dishes, Fresh Spicy
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How to use
Ingredients
- Red chili
- Salt
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Baijiu
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [Duo Jiao Yu Tou]: Hunan's masterpiece. Pile Duo Jiao like a mountain on a giant freshwater fish head and steam. The mix of fish fat and hot-sour chili is divine; adding noodles to the leftover broth is standard.
- Steamed tofu.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Piercing saltiness and chili heat、with fruity tartness from lactic fermentation
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Irreplaceable. Push comes to shove, mix minced fresh chili with salt and lemon)
Pairing
Freshwater Fish (Bighead carp etc.) / White Rice / Steamed Noodles
Trivia
'Duo' means 'chopping with a cleaver'. Sold in large glass jars in Asian stores. With this, you can easily recreate Hunan restaurant flavors (Duo Jiao Yu Tou) at home.
Eating tips & etiquette
Hunan homes prep massive homemade Duo Jiao every autumn. Unlike Doubanjiang, it's rich in umami without heating, so it's best as a raw topping for steamed dishes.
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