{"product_id":"md-vegetarian-chinese-chilli-paste-270g","title":"MD Vegetarian Chinese Chilli Paste, 270g","description":"\u003cp\u003eMD 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Sri Lanka by Lanka Canneries (Pvt) Ltd, 45\/75 Narahenpita Road, Colombo 05, which markets the MD food range. Taprovan is the US retailer; it does not manufacture the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegetarian Chinese Chilli Paste\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270 g \/ 9.5 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChilli paste\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChilli pieces, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic paste, sugar, vinegar, salt (per the manufacturer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270 g glass jar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo animal ingredients listed; made without fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny nutrition panel printed on the jar you receive applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, and is packed for the carrier within one business day. Standard shipping is free on US orders of $69.99 or more; this is a standard-weight item, so it does not add a bulk-item fee (those apply only to 10 lb and 3 kg rice, 5 kg flour and 1.5 L drinks). Free pickup in Bohemia, NY is available for online orders. Unopened items can be returned within 30 days in their original sealed packaging; opened food cannot be returned. If your pack arrives damaged or the wrong item was sent, contact us as soon as you receive it and we will put it right. See the \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing ideas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spoon onto the side of egg fried rice, toss with cooked noodles and spring onion, or stir into mayonnaise for a quick spicy spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese chilli paste, chilli pieces paste, vegetarian chilli paste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and follow any storage directions printed on the jar; refrigerate after opening and use a clean, dry spoon. The jar is glass, so keep it upright and away from the edge of the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"vegetarian\" mean on this chilli paste?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium heat, from whole chilli pieces. It is not a mild sauce, so start with a teaspoon and add more to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I cook with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFried 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the glass jar ship safely?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67617661976885,"sku":"001-MD-VECHP-270G","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0969\/8869\/files\/MDVegetarianChineseChilliPaste_270g.png?v=1790991490","url":"https:\/\/taprovan.com\/products\/md-vegetarian-chinese-chilli-paste-270g","provider":"Taprovan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}