NPG Premium Sichuan Pixian Broad Bean Chili Paste with Red Chili Oil 7 Oz, Salty Fermented Hongyou Doubanjiang, Authentic Ingredient for Hotpots, Mapo Tofu, and Flavorful Sichuan Cuisine

As an enthusiast of authentic Chinese food, trying NPG Premium Sichuan Pixian Broad Bean Chili Paste with Red Chili Oil has been a revelation. This paste is the soul of Sichuan cuisine, adding incredible depth and savory richness to everything I've cooked with it. Here's why I love it: Authentic Flavor: The fermented broad beans and chili oil create a complex, savory, and spicy flavor profile that's true to its Sichuan origin. A little goes a long way! Mapo Tofu Must-Have: If you love Mapo Tofu, this is THE paste to use. It takes the dish to another level. Versatile Ingredient: I've used it in stir-fries, hotpots, and even as a marinade for grilled meats. It adds a unique dimension to so many dishes. Quality: The paste has a great texture and the packaging ensures freshness. If you enjoy exploring bolder flavors, NPG Premium Sichuan Pixian Broad Bean Chili Paste with Red Chili Oil is an essential addition to your pantry. It's opened a whole new world of culinary possibilities!

Adds some spice/heat to dishes but heat is not enough to cover up the taste of the food it is put on. Some hot sauces are all heat, with minimal flavor, covering up whatever they are put on. This condiment adds some "zip" yet still lets the food come through. Have ordered this product several times in the last six months or so, we use it a lot when we make Chinese pearl meatballs, rice noodles, and with most Chinese foods. It is salty though so a little can go a long way if you don't like salt.

I like this chili paste, though perhaps leans a bit on the salty side. I'm used to something a little spicier and oilier. It's also a little chunky (little bean globs) so if you're looking for a smooth paste this might not be right. But the taste was good!

This was my first time purchasing this and it was really good, and I’d recommend it. It’s not overly spicy, and it has great flavor.

This Broad Bean Chili Paste with Chili Oil covers all the bases and I find myself craving it. Umami, salty, spicy.... ALL the things. A very simple stir fry of pea pods and sweet bell peppers is taken to the next level with a spoonful of this sauce. Plain or brown rice becomes exciting. Kick up your favorite kung pao chicken recipe. Heck, it would probably be delicious over cream cheese with some crackers as an appetizer. I'm a little obsessed and look like Pavlov's dog as I'm thinking about it.

Delicious! Spicy and savory, just what I was looking for!

Came broken so had to throw out. Dmelled great though.

I have a family member who is very averse to any kind of heat so I was glad to have found this. It still has great umami flavor, and texture. However, if you are looking for anything with a kick or usual heat level of doubanjiang, then is not for you.