Doubanjiang is a fermented reddish-brown seasoning brewed from broad beans, chili peppers, koji, salt, and the interaction of various microorganisms to produce complex biochemical reactions.

The most famous Doubanjiang is Pixian Doubanjiang. Because it is salty and spicy, and has more red oil, it is generally made into Sichuan dishes such as spicy hot pot, hot pot soup base, twice-cooked pork, and boiled pork slices. This is used in Hunan cuisine to stir-fry the red oil and increase the salty and spicy taste.

Xinhe Scallion Companion Doubanjiang?

This Scallion Companion is considered the favorite of male students! You can buy this sauce in supermarkets, priced at 2.5 yuan to 3.5 yuan per bag. Compared with Baoquan Doenjang, this bean paste is a bit sweeter and closer to the taste of sweet noodle sauce. This is what male students use to make fried noodles. It can also be used to make shredded pork in Beijing sauce, and it tastes great when dipped directly into cucumbers or mixed with vegetables! If you like a sweeter taste, choose this one!

Quecheng Pixian Doubanjiang

Among the many Pixian Doubanjiangs, Queqiao brand is considered a more authentic time-honored brand. It is spicy and rich, and will not be as dead as some Pixian Doubanjiang. So salty. You can buy this small bottle in supermarkets for about 7 yuan. You must add some when making spicy hot pot or red oil hot pot base. Personally, I don’t recommend eating it directly as it has a salty taste.

Lee Kum Kee Doubanjiang

This doubanjiang can also be regarded as spicy doubanjiang, but unlike the Pixian doubanjiang above, this one tastes a bit like garlic chili sauce , you can put some in it when eating noodles. It tastes good and can be eaten directly. If it is used to make Sichuan cuisine, it is better to use Pixian bean paste for a more authentic taste.

Haitian Soybean Sauce is also cheap, big bowl and delicious! Haitian brand soybean paste has two flavors to choose from. One is normal, which tastes a bit like Scallion Mate, slightly sweeter, but not as sweet as Scallion Mate, and has a little bit of miso flavor.

There is also a spicy one. There is no sweetness in that one, and the taste is completely different from Pixian Doubanjiang. It can be regarded as a spicy sauce that can be eaten directly. This brand can be used in cold dishes, soups, and stir-fries, so it is quite versatile.