CHINESE BLACK BEAN SAUCE RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Rinse black beans thoroughly and dry. Remove about 1/4 cup and set aside. Roughly chop the rest of the beans.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add chiles, shallot, ginger, and garlic. Fry until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Do not let the ingredients burn. Reduce the heat if necessary. The objective is to slow cook the ingredients. Add all the beans; both chopped and whole. Simmer, stirring often, until the beans are soft, about 2 minutes. Add tamari, rice wine, brown sugar, ground Sichuan pepper, and five spice. Simmer until thickened, stirring often. Remove from heat; let cool, about 10 minutes.
• Mix in sesame oil and cover. As the sauce rests, the beans will settle and the oil will float, creating a barrier which will protect it from mold. The sauce is ready to use or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Steps:

• Rinse the fermented black beans, drain and finely chop 2/3 of the beans, leaving 1/3 of the beans as whole ones (you will love their decoration function).
• Heat oil in a deep pot until warm. Add shallot, garlic and ginger in and fry until soften. Keep slow fire and watch the ingredients carefully. Do not burn the garlic, burnt garlic release bitter taste.
• Add fermented black beans and fry for 2-3 minutes over slow fire. Pour light soy sauce, cooking wine and sugar. Simmer until the sauce is well thickened and there are floating oil on the surface. Add five spice powder and chili pepper flakes if you are using.
• Cool off completely and transfer to an air-tight container. At least wait for 6 hours until flavors from different ingredients are well combined.