Chenghua Douban Paste

Chenghua Douban Paste

　　The Balizhuang Brewing Factory in Chenghua District, Chengdu, has decades of traditional experience in making douban. The product has a long history, uses carefully selected ingredients, and is made from premium fresh red chili peppers, first-class green-skinned broad beans, high-quality flour, and refined edible salt. It is meticulously brewed through prolonged turning, sun-drying, and airing. The quality of products produced using traditional methods is stable. The selected broad beans are of superior quality. Made primarily from them, the douban paste is glossy red and oily, with crisp bean pieces, a strong spicy flavor that is not harsh, and a long-lasting, sweet aftertaste that is rich and mellow. In addition to being used as a seasoning, it can also be eaten on its own with rice. When mixed with hot oil, its flavor is particularly excellent. This product is an essential seasoning for cooking Sichuan cuisine and has long been reputed as the “soul of Sichuan cuisine.” It is the best condiment for preparing a variety of Sichuan dishes such as “twice-cooked pork,” “mapo tofu,” “douban fish,” and “hot pot,” and can also be eaten directly.