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This Fuyun Xianglawang Spicy King came from a local Asian market where, it's either a new item, or we never noticed it before in over a dozen trips there. Our chili oil label learning curve had advanced enough that we recognized the same Chinese verbiage as on the Chuannan Spicy King Chili Oil. We were eager to compare the two.

Fuyun Xianglawang Spicy King jar

Translating the characters we get: 香 "xiāng, fragrant", 辣 "là, spicy", 王 "wáng, king".

Main Flavor Elements
  • Chili
  • Sesame
  • Broad bean
  • Mystery spices
Snapshot
  • Base oil(s): Rapeseed
  • Solids to oil ratio: Very high
  • Flavor Enhancer: MSG
  • Potential allergens: Sesame
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Our Impressions
  • Heat level: High
  • Texture: Jammy solids
  • Saltiness: Relatively low (160mg. per 15gm.)

The copious solids here are fine and softly jammy compared to the Chuannan. We'd seen this one described somewhere as "chili paste", the add-on nutritional label calls it that, and now we know why. This is partially attributable to the broad bean paste not found in that other product.

The chili heat here is sneaky, first manifesting as a round warmness that increases exponentially within seconds for a lingering finish.

The unnamed "spices", together with the broad bean paste, we assume, gives an aromatic character that's actually able to cut through the chili heat. We suspect that "spices" includes possibly star anise, cassia bark. That added complexity makes for an interesting combination.

The Chuannan, by comparison, has far less chili heat, is sweeter, and includes peanut, soybean and onion. Its texture is also closer to a chili crisp. "Spicy King", we therefore assume, is more marketing jargon than an actual, codified flavor profile or combination of specific ingredients. Still, we liked this one for what it is, even if its bold chili heat may not please every palate.

No crispy allium in this one, so it goes in the chili oil category.

We again have to call out the (minor) discrepancy between the add-on label and the translation of the jar label, which reads: "Chili peppers, vegetable oil, Pixian chili bean paste, sesame seeds, salt, MSG, and spices".

Ingredients

Per add-on label: Chili, Canola oil, sesame, salt, MSG, broad bean paste, spice.

More Information

Brand: Wuhan Rong Fa Seasoning Food Co, Ltd.
Style: Chili oil
Price Paid: $4.19 / 8.38oz.
Country of Origin: China
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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.

Fuyun Xiangbabao Crispy Peanut with Pea jar

The label reads: 香 "xiāng, fragrant", 八 "bā, eight", 宝 "bǎo, treasures". "Eight Treasures" is not one single recipe, but rather a famous naming convention in Chinese cuisine. It refers to dishes made with eight key ingredients, symbolizing wealth, luck, and abundance. Because the number eight is considered incredibly lucky in Chinese culture, recipes often feature a medley of premium meats, seafood, vegetables, or grains. The product doesn't seem to be made up of eight ingredients, so we're assuming it means it goes well with recipes that do.

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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