Easy Fermented black beans Recipes – Quick Meals Everyone Will Enjoy

Discover delicious and easy-to-make recipes using Fermented black beans. Perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.

Recipes with Fermented black beans

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Stir-Fried Fresh Squid with Black Bean Sauce

The soy sauce is rich and delicious, the fresh squid is crispy and bouncy, stir-fried together, the fresh flavor rises instantly. This time, a little slightly spicy bean paste sauce was added, which not only makes the taste more layered, but also highlights the freshness of fresh squid.

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Braised Pork Knuckle

Braised Pork Knuckle is one of the staple food in any household in the Philippines and other Asian countries.Pork knuckles are commonly braised or roasted.Pork knuckle is also rich in collagen which is good for the skin and joints.When cooked properly, the meat is tender,juicy and flavorful.A combination of sweet,savoury and salty. Pork knuckle needs a lot of time to make it tender.Can use a pressure cooker for quicker cooking but i prefer for a slow cook/fire for a flavorful taste .

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Garlic and black bean pork with rice

If you like black bean and garlic, this rice will not disappoint you. The flavorful garlic and fermented black beans, paired with the perfectly fat and lean pork, will make you finish three bowls of this dish before you know it.

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Braised Grouper with Fermented Salted Peanuts

Braised Grouper with Fermented Salted Peanuts is a captivating dish full of warmth and character. The tender grouper flesh melts in your mouth, enveloped in a rich, rich broth—where the savory fermented peanuts embrace the natural flavor of the fish, punctuated by the rich aroma of the spices, creating a deep dimension of flavor. Each mouthful offers a harmony of textures: the tenderness of the fish, the intensity of the salted peanuts, and a subtle sweetness that evokes memories of classic home cooking. This dish is more than just a dish—it is a comforting, warm, umami-infused elegy that invites another bowl.

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Steamed Sea Bass with Black Bean Sauce

Steamed fish is a home-cooked dish in Hong Kong. It is a fresh and delicious steamed fish that is simple and nutritious. Adding garlic and fermented black beans will make it even more salty and fragrant. When I was a child, my parents often told me that eating fish would make me beautiful, smart, have bright eyes, and help me grow taller. 🤣

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Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Bean Sauce

Home-cooked dishes among home-cooked dishes

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Rice with Broth, Steamed Hunan-Style Salted Fish and Pork Belly

This Hunan-style steamed preserved fish with pork belly is a staple on Hunanese tables; Hunanese people love this! The preserved fish is incredibly fragrant, and the oil from the pork belly seeps into the fish, every strand soaking up the sauce. The umami of the fermented black beans and the subtle spiciness of the chili peppers intertwine, creating a refreshing and delicious flavor that tantalizes the taste buds. The broth at the bottom is the soul of the dish; mixed with rice, it's savory, rich, and slightly spicy—I could easily down three bowls! The recipe is also incredibly simple and quick, ready in just a few steps. It's a perfect home-style dish to enjoy with rice, and this spicy and flavorful dish is indispensable on any Hunanese dinner table!

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Stir-fried clams with black bean sauce

Stir-fried clams with fermented black beans. The salty aroma of fermented black beans slowly permeates the plump and tender clams, while the bell peppers and scallions add a refreshing touch. The clam meat is smooth and tender, with a subtle hint of fermented black beans. The flavor is gentle and mellow, making it a delight for both young and old. With rice, you can easily enjoy an extra half bowl. The spicy version is incredibly potent! The aroma of fermented black beans blends with the punch of chili peppers, creating an aroma that hits you right in the face as soon as it's served. The clams, coated in the red oil broth, are tender and flavorful. The spiciness is so intense that it numbs your tongue, yet you can't help but keep picking at them. The more you eat, the more intense it becomes. It's a truly satisfying spicy treat!

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Typhoon Shelter Style Fried Shrimp

Typhoon Shelter Style Fried Shrimp. Flavor and Texture: Primarily garlicky and savory, with a hint of spiciness from chili peppers. The shrimp shells are crispy, while the meat is tender. The "Typhoon Shelter seasoning," made from deep-fried garlic, is intensely fragrant. Origin of the Name: "Typhoon Shelter" originally referred to the harbors in Hong Kong where ships sought shelter from typhoons. Local fishermen spread the method of stir-frying seafood with garlic, fermented black beans, and other seasonings, gradually developing this classic dish.

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Stir-fried Clams with Green and Red Peppers in Black Bean Sauce

This dish features tender and juicy mussels, paired with the fresh spiciness of green and red peppers and the rich aroma of bean curd to create a home-cooked delicacy that is full of color and flavor. The oysters are crispy and bouncy, the savory flavor of the bean curd perfectly blended with the slight spiciness of the green and red peppers, which makes you want to eat. Every bite is full of layers, with both the freshness of seafood and the richness of soy sauce, it is an endlessly memorable side dish.