Ingredients 101: Black Bean Sauce

Black Bean Sauce

Option A.  Black Bean Sauce is what I usually use. I can find it in a lot of my local grocery stores.

Option B.  Fermented Black Beans are small, black soybeans that have been preserved in salt. Soak for a half hour or so in water before being added to a dish.

Option C.  Black Bean Garlic Sauce - you can easily use this if a recipe calls for both black bean sauce and garlic.

Option D.  Chili Black Bean Sacue - you can easily use this if a recipe calls for both black bean sauce and chilies.