Hot bean sauce is made from fermented Lima beans, flour, and salt. It also comes in a non-spicy flavor. It is the main seasoning in Ma Po tofu, but in many other Chinese dishes, as well.Once opened, Hot bean sauce must be kept in the refrigerator, as it turns bad quickly if left in room temperature. |

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