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?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
