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MD Vegetarian Chinese Chilli Paste, 270g

නිර්මාංශ චයිනීස් මිරිස් පේස්ට්சைவ சீன மிளகாய் பேஸ்ட் · Chinese chilli paste / vegetarian chilli paste

SKU 001-MD-VECHP-270G

270 g / 9.5 oz

$4.99 In stock

Earn 4 Rewards pointsHow it works

  • Chilli paste made without fish
  • Stir into fried rice and noodles and stir-fries
  • Also works as a dip or sandwich spread
  • Chilli pieces and garlic and ginger in a 270 g jar
Delivery & ReturnsShipping rates, pickup & returns
Glass packaging Packed with protective wrap and a fragile-handling label applied at dispatch.
Diet Vegetarian
  • Vegetarian

Free pickup for online orders

Taprovan - Bohemia NY

1556 Ocean Ave
Bohemia NY 11716
United States

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Monday to Friday: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Please call +1 (631) 223-8582 before you come — we answer Mon–Sat, 9am–6pm ET. Picking up on a Sunday? Call us on Saturday.

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Overview

MD Vegetarian Chinese Chilli Paste is a Sri Lankan Chinese-style chilli paste of chilli pieces, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, sugar, vinegar and salt, sold in a 270 g glass jar. The "vegetarian" in the name means it is made without fish, unlike the Maldive-fish version of the same paste. Stir it into fried rice, noodles and stir-fries for medium heat, or use it as a dip and sandwich spread.

How to use

Stir a teaspoon or two into fried rice, noodles, stir-fried vegetables or tofu near the end of cooking, and add more to taste. Mix with a little soy sauce or lime for a dipping sauce, spread thinly in a sandwich or wrap, or fold into a marinade for chicken, prawns or paneer. It is hot, so start small.

What it is

A coarse, oily red paste of crushed chilli pieces with ginger and garlic, sweetened lightly with sugar and sharpened with vinegar. It is the Sri Lankan take on a Chinese-style chilli paste, the kind used in Sri Lankan Chinese-restaurant cooking such as fried rice, chilli chicken and devilled dishes. It adds medium heat and a little tang rather than a smoky or fermented flavour.

Serving ideas

Spoon onto the side of egg fried rice, toss with cooked noodles and spring onion, or stir into mayonnaise for a quick spicy spread.

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Ingredients & nutrition

Ingredients & allergens

Chilli pieces, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic paste, sugar, vinegar and salt, as listed by the manufacturer. Check the jar you receive for the exact list.

None of the listed ingredients is one of the major US food allergens, and the vegetarian version contains no fish. Refer to the allergen statement on the jar if you have specific allergies.

  • Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts

Any nutrition panel printed on the jar you receive applies.

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Delivery & returns

Free shipping

Free shipping applies to physical merchandise within the USA, with the order total counted after any discount. Expedited UPS and USPS services are available at checkout and are not included in the free shipping offer. The full rules are below.

Heavy & bulk, pickup

Heavy & Bulk items are large bags of rice and flour, such as 10lb rice and 5kg flour. They ship at their own flat rate, explained below. Free pickup in Bohemia, NY is available for online orders.

Returns

Returns accepted within 30 days in original condition.

Full terms: shipping policy and refund policy.

How does free shipping work?

All items in your cart, including Heavy & Bulk items, count toward the $69.99 minimum order value.

Orders of $69.99 or more:

Regular items → Free Shipping

Heavy & Bulk items → Not free. They ship at a flat rate based on their combined weight (see below).

Orders under $69.99:

Regular items → UPS or USPS rates, calculated at checkout from your address and order weight

Heavy & Bulk items → The same flat rate (see below)

Heavy & Bulk flat rate

One charge per order, based on the combined weight of all Heavy & Bulk items:

Up to 15 lb → $9.99

Up to 25 lb → $21.99

Up to 40 lb → $30.99

Over 40 lb → $41.99

(Shipping is not charged separately for each item.)

Examples (a $75 order)

No Heavy & Bulk items → Shipping: FREE

One 10 lb bag of rice → Shipping: $9.99

Two 10 lb bags of rice (about 21.6 lb) → Shipping: $21.99

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FAQs

What does "vegetarian" mean on this chilli paste?

It means the paste is made without fish. MD also sells a Chinese chilli paste with Maldive fish; this jar is the fish-free version, and its listed ingredients are all plant-based.

How hot is it?

Medium heat, from whole chilli pieces. It is not a mild sauce, so start with a teaspoon and add more to taste.

What can I cook with it?

Fried rice, noodles, stir-fried vegetables, tofu, chicken or prawns, plus dips, sandwich spreads and marinades. Add it near the end of cooking so the chilli and garlic stay bright.

Is it vegan?

The ingredients listed by the manufacturer are chilli, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, sugar, vinegar and salt, none of them animal-derived. We have not seen a vegan certification, so check the jar if you follow a strict vegan diet.

Does the glass jar ship safely?

The jar is glass, so it is marked fragile for packing, and it ships at room temperature from our New York warehouse as a standard-weight item that counts toward free shipping on orders of $69.99 or more. If it arrives damaged, contact us as soon as it lands.

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