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DOUBAN

Doubanjiang mapo base

Sichuan chilli-bean concentrate; Pixian doubanjiang and Sichuan pepper are non-negotiable.

CLEAR
PORTION30 ml cube
BATCH×10
PARENTCLEAR
DINNERS4+
BATCH

What goes in

  • Pixian doubanjiang
  • douchi
  • ground chilli
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • oil
METHOD

Make it once

  1. 1

    Fry aromatics, doubanjiang, douchi and chilli until oil turns red and fragrant.

STORAGEFridge about 2 weeks or freeze cubes up to 3 months.
SOURCEFuchsia Dunlop + The Woks of Life — Mapo TofuThe Woks of Life — Mapo Tofu: The Real Deal
WHAT IT OPENS

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