Xueci on Instagram: "Doubanjiang丨豆瓣酱 I am starting a new series that will focus on essential Chinese ingredients. The first ingredient in this series is, drumroll, Doubanjiang! Also known as chili bean paste, it is considered the soul of Sichuan cooking, and is used to build the flavor foundation for dishes like Mapo tofu, double-fried pork, and hot pot sauces. Last year, I visited the museum of Sichuan cuisine and a smaller museum of Pixian Douban, both located in Pixian (now Pidu district of C