A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
A thick dark-brown paste, generally finer and denser than loose fermented beans.
In the kitchen
Used to season braised meats and vegetables, and some steamed honeycomb-tripe dishes.
Formulas differ by maker. Soy, wheat and sesame occur in documented versions; check the label for the full ingredients and dietary suitability.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有柱侯酱吗？
Does this dish contain Chu hou paste?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
