Brand: YOUJIA
Flavour: Sweet Chili
Net content volume: 240g
Item package quantity: 2
Item form: Sauce
Specialty: GMO Free, Concentrated Formula
Allergen information: Contains: Soy, Wheat.

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About this item
▲RESTAURANT-QUALITY SWEET & SPICY FLAVOUR AT HOME — NO EXTRA SEASONING NEEDED: Add your favorite protein and vegetables to a hot wok, pour in the sauce, stir-fry until cooked — that's it. No blending, no marinating, no measuring spices. The sauce is a fully developed, all-in-one flavour system: sweet, savory, mildly spicy, and deeply garlicky. Customers describe the taste as 'exactly like a good Asian restaurant.'
▲WORKS BEYOND SHRIMP — CHICKEN, BEEF, SALMON, TOFU, NOODLES AND MORE: Don't let the serving suggestions limit your imagination. Customers have successfully used this glaze on battered chicken wings, beef stir-fry, salmon fillets, vegetable bowls, and even pasta. It's a smart, versatile pantry staple for any weeknight dinner, allowing you to create diverse meals without the takeout bill.
▲REAL FERMENTATION BASE, NO COLD BLENDING: Youjia starts from scratch, choosing the patient path of traditional crafting. Our base relies on whole pickled chilies, aged fermented bean paste, naturally brewed vinegar, and fermented soy sauce. Every batch is slow-developed to deliver a deep, multi-layered, restaurant-worthy umami you can actually taste, without relying on heavy artificial additives.
▲HIGH-DENSITY CONCENTRATED GLAZE — NOT FOR DIRECT DIPPING: To lock in authentic flavor, this sauce is a highly concentrated system drawn directly from naturally fermented bean paste and pickled chilies. It is crafted specifically for cooking and is too intense to be used as a direct dipping sauce. For cold dishes, noodle dressings, or lighter palates, we recommend a 1:10 golden dilution ratio with water or broth. This honest, water-free formula ensures a little goes a long way, delivering bold restaurant flavor with incredible value.
▲240g GLASS JAR — MANY MEALS FROM ONE JAR: Each 240g jar makes several complete stir-fry dishes. About 2 tbsp (30g) of sauce flavors a dish of 300g shrimp and vegetables. Use a clean, dry spoon each time and close the lid tightly after use.

Q1: Why does the label show such high sodium — 400mg per 10g?
A: This is a concentrated cooking sauce. The sodium comes primarily from our 180-day naturally fermented bean paste and brewed soy sauce — consistent with the standards of restaurant-quality Kung Pao dishes. About 2 tbsp (30g) of sauce is enough for a dish of 300g shrimp and vegetables. If you prefer to use it as a dipping sauce, simply dilute at a 1:10 ratio with water — the flavour holds up beautifully, and the sodium per serving drops accordingly.

Q2: Why is this more expensive than the sauces I find at Asian grocery stores?
A: What you're buying isn't just "a jar of sauce" — it's several restaurant-quality main dishes in one jar. And what you're saving isn't just money, but time. With Youjia, a full flavourful meal comes together in just 10 minutes through 3 simple steps: Prep → Mix → Cook.

Q3: Can I use one jar over several meals? I live alone.
A: Yes. Each 240g jar is made for several dishes, so you can use just what you need each time. Use a clean, dry spoon and close the lid tightly after each use.

Q4: When I opened the jar, the sauce looked very oily. Is that normal?
A: Absolutely — and it's intentional. Authentic Kung Pao dishes are known for their glossy, richly coated finish. Without the oil, the sauce won't cling to the shrimp — it would turn thin and watery, like a "poached shrimp" rather than a proper stir-fry. The oil is what creates that signature sauce-coating effect. Think of it as the restaurant kitchen's technique, packed into a jar. When cooking, you can reduce or skip any additional oil — just combine the sauce with your ingredients and cook over low-to-medium heat.

Q5: Is this sauce spicy? And why doesn't it taste like Thai sweet chili sauce even though it's called "Sweet Chili Sauce"?
A: "Sweet chili sauce" comes in very different regional styles — and Youjia is firmly in the Sichuan cooking tradition, not the Thai dipping sauce category. Our Sweet Chili Sauce delivers the signature flavour profile of authentic Kung Pao cuisine: savoury-forward, with a balanced sweet-tangy note, bold garlic aroma, and a gentle, approachable heat. If you're looking to recreate a restaurant-quality hot dish at home, this is your sauce. Want more heat? Try adding a few dried chilies or a drizzle of chili oil to kick it up a notch.

Q6: Are there additives in Youjia sauces?
A: Every ingredient in our sauces is approved by Health Canada and the U.S. FDA, and used well within their limits. Preservatives do the job your fridge does: they keep the sauce safe and fresh after you open the jar, so nothing goes to waste.