Lee Kum Kee Chu Hou Paste is a traditional Cantonese condiment made with fermented soybeans, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds and Chinese five spice powder. Use it to add richness to braised beef and pork, or stir-fries.
Lee Kum Kee Chu Hou Paste is a traditional Chinese condiment commonly used in Cantonese cuisine. It is a thick, savoury paste made from a blend of fermented soybeans, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, and Chinese five spice powder. The name Chu Hou refers to the traditional Chinese method of slow-cooking meat with this flavourful paste. This paste is rich in umami flavour and has a complex taste profile with hints of sweetness, saltiness, and spices. It adds depth and richness to braised dishes, stir-fries, and marinades, particularly for beef and pork dishes.
Ingredients
Fermented Soybean Paste (Water, Salt, Soybeans, Wheat Flour), Sugar, Water, Colour (Plain Caramel), White Fermented Bean Curd (Water, Soybeans, Ethyl Alcohol, Salt), Sesame Seed Paste, Yeast Extract (Yeast Extract, Water, Salt), Soybean Oil, Salt, Ginger, Modified Corn Starch, Dehydrated Garlic, Chinese Five Spice Powder (0.9%).
Nutritional Information (per 100g)
| Energy | 195.0kcal |
| Fat | 8.4g |
| - of which saturates | 1.4g |
| Carbohydrate | 21.0g |
| - of which sugars | 17.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g |
| Salt | 11.8g |
