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Tian mian jiang — sweet bean paste — is an essential seasoning in Chinese cooking, prized for the deep, mellow sweetness it brings to dishes like twice-cooked pork and zha jiang noodles. Youki's version is made in Japan with a blend of miso, sugar, soy sauce, and vegetable oil, giving it a flavour reminiscent of hatcho miso in its savoury complexity alongside a natural sweetness. A small amount goes a long way, adding richness and depth to stir-fries, noodle sauces, and braised dishes alike.