Eating in China
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Fermented black beans

豆豉Dòuchǐ

Salt-fermented black soybeans used as a concentrated savory seasoning.

Type
Sauces and seasonings

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Salt-fermented black soybeans used as a concentrated savory seasoning.

In the kitchen

Seasons Liuyang steamed smoked pork.

Some packaged versions include ginger; plain beans differ from prepared black-bean sauce.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有豆豉吗?

Does this dish contain Fermented black beans?

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