This black bean sauce recipe with garlic, chiles, and ginger creates a popular Chinese stir-fry sauce that’s pungent and earthy. It’s easy to make and will last in the refrigerator for up to a month. Because of the saltiness of the beans, there is no need to add salt in the recipes where you use this sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried fermented black beans
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 4 Thai chiles, chopped
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground Sichuan pepper
- ½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Directions
Step 1
Rinse black beans thoroughly and dry. Remove about 1/4 cup and set aside. Roughly chop the rest of the beans.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Tips
The black bean sauce can also be frozen in small portions to easily be used for a quick stir-fry.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 15 | |
Calories 211 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat4g | 18% |
Sodium203mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate3g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C30mg | 148% |
Calcium7mg | 1% |
Iron0mg | 2% |
Potassium67mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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