When we saw this Fuyun Xiangbabao Crispy Peanut with Pea on the shelf at one of our local Asian markets, we knew we had to try it. Through the glass, you can see it's chock full of crunchy goodness.
Main Flavor Elements
- Chili
- Peanut
- Pea
Snapshot
- Base oil(s): Canola
- Solids to oil ratio: Super high
- Flavor Enhancer: MSG
- Potential allergens: Soy, peanut
- Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place
Our Impressions
- Heat level: Low
- Texture: Major crunch
- Saltiness: Low (160mg. per 15gm.)
How crunchy is it? Well, note that peanut is the first ingredient on the list, even before the oil. The aroma of the just-opened jar isn't too revealing. We gave a stir as best we could, but digging down through all the large solids proved difficult.
The chili heat is minimal, but balances well against the nutty ingredients. Its effect is more of a warm afterglow. You can see the oil is not particularly red. The salt is also relatively quite low, and we didn't think it would have served any purpose to make it saltier. We're not sure what comprises the last ingredient, "spice", but we suspect star anise may be a part of it.
The soybean component appears to be both crunchy whole soybeans along with a lesser amount of small fermented soybeans.
Our only disappointment was the dating on the jar we bought. As is typical of most Chinese products, the imprinted date is that of production, and the label will specify shelf life, usually 18 months to two years. We're glad we reached as far back on the shelf as we could to get a jar with the latest date in stock, but it still put us at only two weeks remaining. It's surprising this one isn't popular enough to turn over stock faster, at least not at this store.
Overall, we found this one quite addictive, and could probably just eaten the whole jar by itself if we didn't stop ourselves.
Ingredients
Peanut, canola oil, peas, chili, sesame seeds, soybeans, salt, MSG, spice.
More Information
Brand: Wuhan Rong Fa Seasoning Food Co, Ltd.
Style: Chili crunch
Price Paid: $4.49 / 8.38oz.
Country of Origin: China
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