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Levels 2024 Doubanjiang. Sichuan chili bean paste (aka spicy doubanjiang) is a versatile ingredient used in many classic sichuan dishes. The secret to a truly great mapo tofu is doubanjiang, or preserved fava bean paste or broad bean paste (also known as the “soul of sichuan cuisine”), not to be confused with preserved black.

This complete guide helps you to source, use and substitute. Sichuan doubanjiang is made from broad bean (fava beans) instead of soybean.