Published Jul 26, 2007 Updated Sep 19, 2024
Chinese Black Bean Sauce
This is my fish with black bean sauce recipe, a deliciously savory dish bursting with flavor and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal at home. What is black bean sauce? Black bean sauce is a savory and flavorful condiment commonly used in Chinese cuisine. It is made from fermented black soybeans, which are mashed and combined with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and other seasonings to form a savory and pungent sauce. Black bean sauce is versatile and can be used for a variety of Chinese and Asian recipes, for examples: stir-fries, marinades, steamed dishes, and noodles. It adds depth and a complex nuance to the final dish. For this recipe, I’ve paired black bean sauce with fish. Fish fillets are readily available at Asian stores in the United States, such as sole fillet or basa fish fillet. Pairing the fish with green bell peppers, onions, dried red chilies, and black bean sauce creates a savory dish that pairs perfectly with steamed rice or noodles.
Why This Recipe Works
Fish in black bean sauce is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine. Here’s why this recipe works so well, especially for busy home cooks:
Umami Flavor: Fermented black beans is one of the most interesting ingredients in Chinese cooking. This pungent sauce adds delicious flavor and great depth to the fish. It’s a mix of salty black beans with ginger, onion, making the fish more delicious. Quick and easy: This is easy recipe for black bean sauce and takes only Healthy and nutritous: Fish is healthy and good for you, with lots of protein and low fat contents. Sole fish This recipe is simple to make, perfect for a quick, healthy meal.
What Goes Into This Recipe
Sole fish fillet – you may use Basa fish fillets, tilapia, swai fish or cat fish. Black bean sauce – called “豆豉酱” (dòuchǐ jiàng), in Chinese, fermented black bean sauce is very popular in Chinese and Cantonese cuisines. “豆豉” (dòuchǐ) refers to fermented black beans, which are salted black soybeans. They have a rich, savory flavor, adding depth and umami to a variety of dishes such as black bean sauce chicken and black bean pork spare ribs. Dried red chilies – adding heat and spiciness to the dish. Sesame oil – enhancing aroma and imparting a distinctive nutty flavor to the dish.
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How To Make Fish In Black Bean Sauce
Helpful Tips
As a best-selling author of Easy Chinese Recipes cookbook, I would like to share the following pro tips for making black bean sauce fish fillet:
Choose the right fish: Use flaky white fish like sole or cod for this recipe. They have a mild taste and absorb flavors well. They also pair nicely with black bean sauce. Preheat the wok: Ensure your wok or skillet is well preheated before adding ingredients to achieve a crispy exterior on the fish. Adjust seasonings to taste: Different brands of black bean sauce differs in its taste and saltiness. Adjust the flavor by adding more sugar, or cut down the quantity of the black bean sauce.
What To Serve With This Recipe
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