Best 5 Chinese Black Bean Sauce Moosewood Style Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a culinary journey to the Orient with this delectable Chinese black bean sauce, meticulously crafted to capture the essence of authentic Szechuan cuisine. This versatile sauce forms the flavorful foundation for an array of delectable dishes, each boasting its unique charm and tantalizing taste profile. Embark on a gastronomic adventure as we explore the diverse recipes nestled within this article, ranging from the classic Chinese black bean noodles, a symphony of flavors and textures, to the aromatic black bean chicken, where succulent chicken morsels dance in a savory black bean embrace. Vegetarian enthusiasts will find solace in the hearty black bean tofu stir-fry, a protein-packed delight, while the black bean sauce with pork and eggplant beckons meat lovers with its irresistible union of sweet and savory. As a grand finale, immerse yourself in the irresistible allure of the black bean fish, where delicate fish fillets bask in the glory of this remarkable sauce. Prepare to be captivated by the rich tapestry of flavors and aromas that await you in this culinary exploration.

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CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE



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Chicken with Black Bean Sauce is a simple, quick stir-fry that takes just 5 minutes to cook! Fermented black beans have such a unique umami favor that you're going to want to make this every week.

Provided by Judy

Categories     Chicken and Poultry

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 chicken breasts ((about 12 ounces/340g, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices))
3 tablespoons water
3 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon oil
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
3 tablespoons oil ((divided))
3 slices ginger ((julienned))
3 cloves garlic ((smashed and chopped))
3 scallions ((chopped and separated into white and green parts))
3 tablespoons fermented black beans ((washed and drained))
1 green bell pepper ((cut into bite-sized pieces))
1 red bell pepper ((cut into bite-sized pieces))
½ teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
¼ teaspoon salt ((or to taste))
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken and the marinade ingredients in a bowl, and mix until all the liquid is absorbed. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Pre-heat your wok over high heat, until it starts to smoke. This step is essential, as it prevents the chicken from sticking to the wok. With your spatula, spread 2 tablespoons of oil over the bottom of the wok. Add the chicken, and quickly spread the pieces into a single layer. Let the chicken cook for about 30 seconds, flip, and cook the other side for another 30 seconds. The chicken is done once it turns opaque--be careful not to overcook it. Turn off the heat, transfer the chicken to a dish, and set aside.
  • Next, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the wok over medium heat. Add the ginger, and let it cook for 15 seconds. Next, add the garlic, the white parts of the scallions, and the black beans. Stir for another 30 seconds. Now turn up the heat to high. Add the green and red peppers, and stir fry for about a minute. Add the sugar, Shaoxing wine, salt, the chicken, 2 tablespoons of water, and the green parts of the scallion. Quickly stir-fry everything well to coat in the sauce, and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 901 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHINESE BLACK BEAN SAUCE



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Fermented black beans mixed with traditional ingredients creates one of the most popular stir-fry sauces on a Chinese food menu. This pungent and earthy sauce is easy to make and will last in the refrigerator up to a month. It can also be frozen in small portions to easily be used for a quick stir-fry. Because of the saltiness of the beans, there is no need to add salt in the recipes where you use this sauce.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces dried fermented black beans
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
4 peppers 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

Steps:

  • Rinse black beans thoroughly and dry. Remove about 1/4 cup and set aside. Roughly chop the rest of the beans.
  • 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. 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 202.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CHINESE WOK-TOSSED MUSSELS IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE



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Provided by Andrew Zimmern

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds large black or blue mussels
3 dried hot chiles
1 bunch scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh ginger (about one 1-inch piece)
3 tablespoons fermented Chinese black beans
1 or 2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons toban djan (chile garlic bean paste)
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sake
1/2 cup carrot ribbons (about 1 medium carrot)

Steps:

  • Rinse and debeard the mussels.
  • Prepare the ingredients and organize your mise en place. For this dish, you need to have everything ready to go before you start to cook.
  • Place the aromatics (dried chiles, scallions, ginger, Chinese black beans, garlic and chile bean paste) in a small bowl. Reserve.
  • Combine the chicken stock and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir to incorporate.
  • Preheat a large wok fitted with a domed lid over high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat. Add the bowl of aromatics and cook for 30 seconds, tossing with a wooden spoon or spatula. Then add the sugar, mussels, sake and carrot ribbons, and shake the wok or toss to coat. Cover and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir the cornstarch-chicken stock mixture again, add to the wok, then cover and cook for 3 minutes, shaking the wok or tossing every minute.
  • Remove the lid. Arrange any mussels that are cooked and open in serving bowls.[Cover and continue to cook any remaining mussels for another minute. Transfer open mussels to serving bowls; discard any that do not open. Pour the sauce over the mussels and serve.

BEEF WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE



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Beef with black bean sauce is a tasty, classic combination found on Chinese restaurant menus around the country, and it's easy to make at home!

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Beef

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound beef flank steak or beef chuck ((thinly sliced against the grain))
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
1 1/2 cups low sodium beef or chicken stock
2 tablespoons black bean and garlic sauce ((such as Lee Kum Kee))
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper ((or to taste))
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2/3 cup onion ((cut into 1-inch/2.5cm pieces))
1 cup red bell pepper ((cut into 1-inch/2.5cm pieces))
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
1 cup snow peas ((trimmed))
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch ((mixed into a slurry with 2 tablespoons water))

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, add the beef, baking soda, and water. Massage the beef with your hands until most of the liquid is absorbed. Let stand for 1 to 2 hours (less time for more tender beef, or longer for a tougher cut like chuck). Then rinse the beef thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear. Drain. This step tenderizes the meat before marinating.
  • Then add the cornstarch, vegetable oil, oyster sauce, and Shaoxing wine. Mix well and marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight if you'd like to make this ahead.
  • In a liquid measuring cup, mix together the stock, black bean garlic sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper, and set aside.
  • Heat your wok over high heat until it starts to smoke lightly. Add 1 tablespoon of oil around the perimeter of the wok. Add the beef in 1 layer, and sear the beef on both sides until browned (this should only take 2-3 minutes). Turn off the heat, remove the beef from the wok, and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-high, and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, onions, and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, until the onions and peppers have very light sear on them. Next, add the Shaoxing wine to deglaze the wok.
  • Stir in the sauce mixture you made earlier. Bring to a simmer, and add the beef (along with any juices) back to the wok. Stir it in, then add the snow peas.
  • Bring the contents of the wok to a simmer. Stir the cornstarch and water until incorporated into a slurry, and gradually add the slurry to the sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce is thickened to your liking (if it's too thick, add a splash of water or stock; if it's too thin, add more slurry). Cook until the snow peas are just crisp-tender. Serve immediately with steamed rice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 923 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHINESE BLACK BEAN SAUCE, MOOSEWOOD STYLE



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Placing this here for safekeeping! I have had a wonderful Szechuan Eggplant at a Chinese restaurant in town that I just love, but unfortunately, they stopped making it! They told me they used black bean sauce when making it, but alas, I could not find any locally. So I will be trying this to recreate the dish. I have changed it slightly. A few tablespoons of this sauce paired with meats, seafood, fresh vegetables, or rice, pasta, etc. will create a delicious meal in minutes!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon black beans, salted (whole)
1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
2 teaspoons cornstarch (dissolved in 1 tbls. water)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the sherry, vinegar, lime juice. Add the garlic and ginger, and cook over medium high heat for 1 minute. Stir in the fish sauce, sugar, chili sauce, black beans, and vegetable broth.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil: reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Whisk in the dissolved cornstarch, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • This can be made ahead and refirgerated for up to 1 week. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • To make sure the sauce is smooth, blend it in a food processor or high-powered blender until it reaches a creamy consistency.
  • If you don't have Chinese black beans, you can substitute fermented black soybeans. Just rinse them thoroughly before using.
  • This sauce is also great for stir-fries, marinades, and dipping sauces.
  • To add a bit of heat to the sauce, add a teaspoon or two of chili paste or Sriracha sauce.
  • For a vegetarian version of the sauce, omit the oyster sauce and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Conclusion:

This Chinese black bean sauce is an excellent addition to your kitchen arsenal. It's flavorful, versatile, and easy to make. Use it as a dipping sauce, a marinade, or a stir-fry sauce. You won't be disappointed!

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