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