On Sun, 09 May 2010 12:18:32 -0400, Ian wrote:

> The other product I want to use much more is Chili Bean paste (aka Toban
> Djian), which can make a stir fry taste great almost without any other
> seasoning.

The other product would be [a good] oyster sauce. That little
chicken stock to thin it down make a great instant stir fry without
any other ingredients.

Look for Lee Kum Kee brand, the one with the colorful label with a
picture of a gondola type boat on it. The main ingredient should be
oyster extract. Amoy also makes a few good ones, one with dried
scallop. Other than that, LKK's Panda Brand is OK in a pinch.

-sw