Toban Jiang

Also called toban djan or doubanjiang, this chilli bean sauce is produced from fermented broad beans, salt, rice, chillies and spices. Fiery hot and deliciously salty, its the key ingredient for mapo dofu, soup, noodles, stir-fries and braises. Used prevalently in Chinese cooking, it’s also loved by the Japanese who mix it into ramen, miso glazes and hot pots. Once opened, keep refrigerated.