Doubanjiang (Fermented Chili Bean Sauce)
GF Brands
Mong Lee Shang, Six Fortune, Master, T&T
Tasting Notes
Spicy, Funky, Fermenty, Umami, Salty
Notes
A staple in flavoring Sichuan dishes. GF doubanjiang is definitely hard to source and does require some intensive label reading in-stores.
Substitute: 1 tsp gluten-free miso paste, 1 tsp tamari, 1 tsp sambal oelek, and 1 chopped kalamata olive per tbsp of doubanjiang
sichuanese cold noodles, known as liang mian, are zingy, fiery and packed with flave! they should really be called BIG FLAVOUR NOODLES as the sesame chili dressing leaves a party in your mouth after every bite.
I personally like to eat these noodles warm or at room temp, but if it’s a particularly hot day, you can refrigerate them for 20 minutes before consuming for a refreshingly punchy treat.
you can be pretty flexible with the additions in terms of vegetables and proteins, as the sesame chili dressing will enhance the flavour of just about anything.