Description
By ‘smacking’ the cucumbers in this Sichuan side dish you create more rough surfaces – all the better for soaking up the zingy pickle
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Chiu chow chilli oil originates from southern China and is made from preserved chilies and garlic blended with soy bean oil. Lee Kum Kee brand is a good one and is available from large supermarkets. Alternativel, you can also try hot bean sauce, la douban jiang, a paste made from fermented soybeans, broad beans, and chilies.