Lee Kum Kee Chu Hou Paste is a traditional Cantonese seasoning paste made from fermented soybeans, sesame, garlic, and aromatic spices. Designed for braising meats like beef brisket and pork belly, it delivers deep, savoury flavour with minimal prep. A pantry essential for bold, slow-cooked dishes.

Key Features

• Authentic Cantonese recipe: includes fermented soybeans, sesame paste, garlic, and five-spice for rich, umami-forward flavour.

• Made for braising: perfect for long-simmered beef, pork, tofu or aubergine dishes.

• Ready to use: stir straight into stews, marinades or stir-fries—no mixing or chopping required.

• No artificial colours or preservatives: suitable for vegetarians.

Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Salt, Fermented Soybean Paste (Soybean, Salt, Wheat Flour), Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Fermented Bean Curd (Soybeans, Rice Wine, Salt, Sesame Paste), Garlic, Ginger, Sesame Paste, Modified Corn Starch, Spices (including Five-Spice Powder), Acidity Regulator: Acetic Acid, Flavour Enhancer.

Allergens: Contains soybeans, wheat, and sesame.
May contain traces of peanuts and tree nuts.

How to Use

• Braising: Add 2 tablespoons per 300 g of meat or vegetables during simmering.

• Stir-frying: Add at the final stage to coat ingredients with rich flavour.

• Marinades: Combine with soy sauce and a splash of oil for quick prep.

Nutrition (per 100 g)

• Energy: ~816 kJ / 195 kcal

• Fat: ~8.4 g (saturates: ~1.4 g)

• Carbohydrates: ~21 g (sugars: ~21 g)

• Protein: ~5.7 g

• Salt: ~6.5 g