Dry goods & condiments
Doubanjiang
Thick bean-and-chilli paste; Red-brown colour; Visible broken beans and chilli pieces.
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3 identity clues
- Thick bean-and-chilli paste
- Red-brown colour
- Visible broken beans and chilli pieces
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 豆瓣醬
- English
- Doubanjiang
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Pasta kacang fava pedas
- Tagalog
- Maanghang na pastang broad bean
How to identify it
Check these features together: Thick bean-and-chilli paste; Red-brown colour; Visible broken beans and chilli pieces. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Doubanjiang, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Use a small amount in dishes such as mapo tofu.
Choosing & preparing
Check bean, chilli and allergen ingredients and confirm the requested heat level first.
Storage
Close the original container and follow its after-opening refrigeration and date instructions; keep the rim and serving utensils clean.
Helper tip
For Doubanjiang, check thick bean-and-chilli paste. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要豆瓣醬，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Doubanjiang, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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