Ingredients
Method
- Mash the soaked and drained fermented black beans with a fork until a paste forms, then set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the chopped green onions and cook for an additional minute. Add the mashed black beans and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the broth, Chinese rice wine, soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture and continue to simmer for 1 minute, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Allow the black bean sauce to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container, preferably glass. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, toast the fermented black beans lightly in a dry pan before mashing.
- If your black bean sauce is too thick, thin it with a tablespoon of broth or water until desired consistency. If it's too thin, a tiny bit more cornstarch slurry can fix it.
- Store leftover black bean sauce in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It’s excellent for quick weeknight meals or meal prep.
- Ensure your garlic and ginger are finely minced for a smoother sauce texture and even flavor distribution. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- If your black bean sauce is too thick, thin it with a tablespoon of broth or water until desired consistency. If it's too thin, a tiny bit more cornstarch slurry can fix it.
- Store leftover black bean sauce in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It’s excellent for quick weeknight meals or meal prep.
- Ensure your garlic and ginger are finely minced for a smoother sauce texture and even flavor distribution. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.