Description
Chili Paste with Maengda Flavor - 90 g
Chili Paste Maengda is a concentrated spice paste rooted in traditional Thai cuisine. The product is composed of selected ingredients, including dried chili, dried shrimp, garlic, onion, and tamarind, which together create a complex and aromatic flavor profile. The paste carries the distinctive aroma and taste of maengda, a type of water bug used in classic Thai gastronomy, which gives the dish a depth and umami that is difficult to achieve with other spices. The consistency is thick and paste-like, making it easy to portion and distribute in hot as well as cold dishes. The taste is spicy and slightly sweet with a clear umami character from fish sauce and shrimp paste, balanced by the sour notes of tamarind. The paste can be stirred into soups like Tom Yum, used as a base in stir-fries, or mixed with cooked rice for a quick and flavorful dish. It also works well as a dip for fresh or steamed vegetables and crackers. The product comes in a practical plastic container with a lid, making storage and portioning easy. Store in a dark, dry, and cool place to preserve flavor and shelf life. Chili Paste Maengda is aimed at food enthusiasts and chefs who want to add authentic Asian flavors to everyday dishes. The paste is suitable as an ingredient in Thai-inspired cooking and appeals to those seeking a spicy chili paste, Asian spice paste, Thai chili sauce, or a strong flavoring agent for oriental dishes. With its low fat content and high protein content from shrimp and fish sauce, it is a functional spice paste for Asian cuisine.
Product Declaration
Content:
Dried chili 20%, dried SHRIMP (Parapenaeus longipes) 20%, garlic, onion, sugar, FISH SAUCE (ANCHOVY extract (Stolephorus spp.), salt) 10%, tamarind, salt, SHRIMP PASTE (SHRIMP (Acetes spp.) 90%, salt) 5%, artificial flavor (maengda) 1%
Allergens: SHRIMP, CRUSTACEANS, FISH, ANCHOVY
Nutritional content per 100 g
| Nutrient |
Quantity |
| Energy |
967kJ / 231kcal |
| Fat |
1.5 g |
| – of which saturated fatty acids |
0.4 g |
| – of which unsaturated fatty acids |
0 g |
| Carbohydrate |
41.6 g |
| – of which sugars |
31.5 g |
| Protein |
12.9 g |
| Salt |
10.48 g |
