Don’t forget such important flavorings for Sichuan cuisine as the Pixian Chili Broad Bean Paste, Hot Pot condiments, snacks and relishes.
Pixian Chili Broad Bean Paste:
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Having a history of several hundred years, the Pixian Chili Broad Bean Paste is a salty dark reddish-brown paste made from fermented broad beans, salt and fresh red chili peppers. As one of the most important ingredients in many famous Sichuan dishes such as the Twice-cooked Pork and Mapo Tofu, the chili paste is reputed as the “Soul of Sichuan Cuisine” and its production process was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage.
Hot Pot Condiments, Snacks & Relishes:
Hot Pot Condiments, Snacks & Relishes:
A well-rounded traveler never misses authentic local cuisine and various kinds of local snacks and food condiments.
Where to buy:
Sichuan Specialty Shopping Center: #238 Wuhouci Heng St
Sichuan Specialty Shopping Center: (Chunxi Road Flagship Store) #7-8 Chunxi Road North Section, New St Back Alley
Sichuan Specialty Flagship Store: #149 Yipintianxia St
Sichuan Specialty: #1-52 Jinxiu Road
Sichuan Specialty Shopping Center: #9-20 Xiatongren Road
Pixian County
Pixian County is in the northwest to urban Chengdu and covers an area of 437.5 square kilometers, with 14 sub-level administrations and a permanent population of 760 thousand.
Jul 22, 2014
Broad Bean Sauce: Soul of Sichuan Cuisine
Sichuan Cuisine Experience Park is located in Ande Township of Pixian County and only 28km away from downtown Chengdu. The park is a cultural theme scenic spot for culinary culture, food experience, shopping and recreation, where people can visit the food production lines and get true understanding of the world famous Sichuan Cuisine.
