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Chinese black bean sauce
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Chinese Black Bean Sauce (Gluten-Free)

This is a black bean sauce/paste used for adding that special Asian-inspired flavor to your meals.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: black soybean, Chinese, fermented black bean, gluten-free
Servings: 8
Calories: 41kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp fermented black beans (soybeans) with ginger Buy these beans online and store in a mason jar.
  • 1 tbsp oil (rice bran, avocado, sunflower, olive)
  • 1 crushed garlic cube (Dorot) or fresh clove Use more garlic if you want a stronger flavor.
  • 2 tbsp finely minced ginger root
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onions
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth Use homemade when possible.
  • 2 tbsp mirin (rice wine) I used Eden Organic brand.
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tsp raw honey
  • 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp corn starch or arrowroot powder dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water This is for thickening the sauce.

Instructions

  • Soak the black beans in water for an hour then rinse and drain. Mash with a fork and set aside.
  • In a small frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the garlic and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the onions. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the mashed beans and cook for one minute more.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients except for the cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered for 12 minutes (liquid should reduce by half).
  • Add the cornstarch mixture and simmer for another minute or two until thickened.
  • Let the sauce cool. Store in a glass container. Use the sauce within two weeks.

Notes

fermented black soybeans
Buy the fermented black beans in advance (these are a type of soybean).
This makes about a half cup of sauce (or 8 tablespoons). One serving = 1 tablespoon.
Nutrition info per serving: Calories 41, Protein 1g, Fat 2g, Carbohydrates 5g