How to make homemade doubanjiang.

Douban Soybean Paste The most famous type of soybean paste is (Píxián Dòubàn), which comes from Píxi, Sichuan. However, isn't a brand; it's a type of soybean paste produced in Píxi. You can find many types of soybean paste in supermarkets. However, some people prefer to make their own traditional soybean paste, as this is more reliable.

How to Make Homemade Soybean Paste

Ingredients Preparation

Dry Soybeans 500g, dry red Chili peppers 750g, white rice wine, salt to taste

Steps

1. Soak soybeans in boiling water, remove the skin, and add to the pot Steam Steam for 20 minutes;

2. Cool and chop, add white rice wine, and marinate for 2 days;

3. Wash and boil chili peppers in boiling water for a few minutes, then add to a blender to crush;

4. Mix crushed chili peppers and soybean paste with salt, transfer to a container, seal with a little vegetable oil, and marinate for half a month.

How to Make Authentic Homemade Soybean Paste

Ingredients

500g Red Pepper, 500g Two Golden Pepper Millet 1lb, green Star Anise 200g, 2lb Beans Flour 200g, 2lb White Rice Wine, 1lb Salt, 4lb Vegetable Oil

Steps

1. Wash and deseed the beans, then boil in boiling water for 1 minute, and soak;

2. Add flour to the soybean paste, mix well, and ferment in a basket in a 40°C environment;

3. After 1 week, the soybean paste will start to mold. Then add the moldy soybean paste to a container, mix with salt, and turn it over to dry;

4. After 50 days, the soybean paste will ferment and mature. Add white rice wine to soak, chop the chili peppers and add salt to marinate;

5. Mix the fermented soybean paste and chili peppers in a container, and mix with coriander and salt;

6. Pour in vegetable oil to create an airtight environment, and ferment for 3 to 5 months.

How to Make Homemade Soybean Paste for Everyday Use

Ingredients

5lb Fresh Chili Peppers, 2lb Dried Chili Peppers, 2lb Dried Soybean Paste, Old Ginger 1lb, Star Anise to taste, White Rice Wine to taste, 1lb Salt, Vegetable Oil to taste

Steps

1. Clean the soybean paste. Wash the soybean paste with water, remove any bad parts, and boil in boiling water for a few minutes to dry;

2. Then, marinate the soybean paste with white rice wine, and chop the chili peppers Chili sauce Make chili powder from dried chili peppers and ginger;

3. Add the prepared chili sauce, ginger, and mix well, then add chili powder and mix well;

4. Then add the soybean paste, salt, and star anise, and mix well with vegetable oil. Seal and ferment for 1 month.

Nutritional Value and Benefits of Soybean Paste

Soybean paste is rich in Protein and other nutrients such as sodium, potassium, and copper. Soybean paste can enhance appetite, slow down arteriosclerosis, lower cholesterol, promote intestinal movement, and improve appetite. It can also help with edema, improve brain function, enhance memory, and slow down aging, as well as strengthen the immune system.