Oriental Black Bean Sauce Recipe

Name: Oriental Black Bean Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 hot chili peppers, finely chopped or 2 teaspoons Asian chili sauce; 1/4 cup fermented black beans; 1/4 cup mirin; 1 teaspoon light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional); 1/3 cup chicken stock or 1/3 cup vegetable stock; 1 -2 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons fat-free key lime yogurt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 hot chili peppers, finely chopped or 2 teaspoons Asian chili sauce
1/4 cup fermented black beans
1/4 cup mirin
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
1/3 cup chicken stock or 1/3 cup vegetable stock
1 -2 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons fat-free key lime yogurt

1
Drain the tinned beans, then place in a bowl, cover with fresh cold water and soak 30 minutes.
2
Rinse well in a colander under cold running water, drain, then lightly mash with a fork on a wooden board.
3
Heat the oil in a small pan, add the onions, red pepper, ginger, garlic and chili pepper (if used), and saute on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the onions have just softened.
4
Add the fermented black beans, and mash them lightly with the back of a wooden spoon while stirring them in.
5
Add the Asian chili sauce (in place of the chili pepper if wished), mirin, soy sauce, brown sugar and stock, bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
6
Taste, and add the brown sugar (if desired), then the cornflour mixed with a little water, and cook briefly until the sauce has just thickened.
7
When ready to serve, add the sauce to four cups of lightly stir-fried vegetables (as suggested above), along with some sauteed beef or chicken strips if desired.
8
Toss and heat through in a wok, and serve over steamed rice or coooked noodles.
9
If you wish, garnish the finished dish with crispy fried noodles, chopped fresh cilantro, or roasted cashew nuts.

215

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Oriental Black Bean Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Oriental Black Bean Sauce

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