Tomato ketchup
番茄酱· fanqie jiang (renyi ni xihuan de jiang)
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Taste & Role
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It serves as the flavor base that brings tangy-sweet depth to dishes like tomato egg stir-fry, sweet-and-sour pork, and braised noodle sauces. It also works as a dipping sauce or a quick way to add body and color to stir-fries and braises.
What it is
Tomato sauce is a smooth, cooked sauce made from tomatoes, often with a touch of sugar, salt, and vinegar. In Chinese cooking, fanqie jiang usually refers to a tangy tomato condiment similar to ketchup or a thicker tomato paste, depending on the brand. The recipe allows you to substitute any favorite red sauce you have on hand.
Nutrition
per 100 g- Calories
- 118 kcal
- Protein
- 0 g
- Total fat
- 0 g
- Carbs
- 29.4 g
- Fiber
- —
- Sodium
- 941 mg
USDA FoodData Central (closest standard match)
Substitutes
No registered substitutes — this one is usually easy to find.
Recipes using it
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