Pixian Bean Paste with Red Chilli, 500 g

Enjoy the true flavors of traditional Chinese cuisine in your own home using Pixian Bean Paste with Red Chilli, 500 g. This rich, flavourful paste is one of the most essential ingredients in Sichuan cuisine, derived from fermented broad beans (fava beans) and red chillies that provides a strong umami taste with the right balance of savoury, spicy, and aroma.

In Chinese cooking, Pixian Bean Paste, is the “soul” of Sichuan cuisine that has intense flavour and spiciness, is used in many dishes to add earthy, rich umami flavour with a subtle sweetness, glossy finish, and savoury kick. Its long, natural aging process develops a  deep, complex flavour that enhances soups, stir-fries, noodles, sauces, and marinades, with its rich taste profile. If you’re crazy about Asian flavour and want to try at home, this versatile condiment will make it easy for you.

The paste has a powerful balance of subtle heat, savoury complexity, and fermented depth that makes it a perfect fit for a range of recipes and takeout dishes. Just a tiny amount of the paste is enough to enhance the effect of flavour. This makes it an essential pantry ingredient for Asian and fusion cuisine enthusiasts.

Why Indian Food Lovers Will Enjoy It

Bold spices and layered flavour are already a mark of Indian cuisine and Pixian Bean Paste is just the right sauce to add to several local recipes. Its rich umami character is well suited to paneer, Indian vegetables, rice dishes, chicken, and seafood.

How to Use in Indian Recipes

• Mix a spoonful of the paste in vegetable stir-fries for a spicy, savoury flavor.
• Add to fried rice with veggies, paneer, chicken, or prawns to enjoy an Indo Chinese dish.
• Use as a flavouring agent for Schezwan-style noodles and fusion noodle dishes.
• Mix with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce for a delicious marinade for mushrooms, paneer tikka, or grilled vegetables.
• Add to vegetable soups for additional flavor and spice.
• Add it to chilli chicken, chilli paneer, or Machurian gravy for restaurant-style taste.
• Mix with vinegar and sesame oil for momos, spring rolls, a spicy dipping sauce, and dumplings.

Make everyday meals taste exceptional with Pixian Bean Paste with Red Chilli, 500 g and enjoy all kinds of exciting dishes with an authentic Sichuan flavour at home.