3-Year Pixian Doubanjiang (Handcrafted Sichuan Chili Bean Paste)

Product Description

Staff CommentsThis 3-year Pixian doubanjiang is truly a labor of love, with its handcrafted production process and careful aging resulting in an incredibly complex and flavorful chili bean paste. It's a versatile ingredient that can elevate any dish with its rich umami and spicy kick, making it a must-have for anyone who loves authentic Sichuan cuisine.

This exclusive Mala Market product is a premium chili bean paste from Pidu (Pixian), Sichuan that has been aged for three years. Handcrafted since 1688 by Sichuan Pixian Douban Co., this Yi Feng He Hao douban is a true gem of traditional Sichuan food production. Made with only chili, broad bean, wheat flour, and salt, this douban is a pure concentration of spicy, salty, natural umami flavors.

Unlike its 1-year counterpart, this 3-year douban is aged in small batches in earthenware crocks under the rural Sichuan sun, resulting in an extremely complex taste that is funky and round. Certified as China-certified Green Food and meeting international safety standards, this douban is a must-have for any Sichuan cuisine enthusiast.

Used as the base for classic dishes like mapo doufu and twice-cooked pork, this douban can elevate any stir-fried or braised dish with its powerful flavor. With no expiration date, simply transfer the contents to a jar and store it in the refrigerator indefinitely. Don't miss out on this iconic ingredient that is known as "The Soul of Sichuan Cuisine."