Introduce bold depth and heat to your cooking with Poon’s Soy Bean Doubanjiang — a spicy fermented bean paste rooted in Sichuan tradition. This paste combines the richness of fermented soy beans with the kick of chilli to deliver a complex, savoury flavour that enhances all kinds of dishes.

Made with care, this doubanjiang (豆瓣酱) captures the essence of Chinese culinary heritage. It is not just spicy; it carries an earthy, umami richness that works beautifully with meat, vegetables, noodles, and more. Use it as a base in stir-fries, stews or braises, or as a small spoonful in marinades and sauces to build layers of flavour.

The texture is slightly coarse — you’ll find bits of beans and chilli — which gives your dish mouthfeel and visual interest. The colour leans toward deep red with brown tones. Because of its salt content, a little goes a long way.

This 160 g jar is sized for regular kitchen use: it’s large enough to last across multiple recipes, yet small enough to stay fresh. Use clean utensils to scoop, and keep the lid sealed when not in use.

Storage instructions: Store unopened in a cool, dry place. Once opened, refrigerate and use within a few months. Always reseal the jar tight, and avoid introducing moisture from utensils.

Ingredients:
Soybeans (36 %), Chilli Pepper (29 %), Bean Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Black Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Salt, Brown Sugar, Bean Oil (Sesame, Soya), Sticky Rice Flour (Rice, Water), Flavour Enhancers (Disodium 5’-inosinate, Disodium 5’-guanylate) DELLI+1

Allergen advice: Contains soya, wheat (gluten), and sesame.