Chinese Chilli Sauce

Chinese chilli sauce is a spicy condiment essential to Asian, particularly Chinese, cooking. It is most commonly made from chilli peppers, garlic, salt, vinegar, and various other spices. There is a wide variety of types, ranging from mildly hot to extremely spicy. It is used in stir-fry dishes, soups, marinades, sauces, and as a table condiment. Well-known examples include doubanjiang, chilli bean paste, and various chilli oil variants. It adds intense heat and depth of flavour to dishes and combines easily with other Asian sauces and seasonings.