大象传媒

by Merrilees Parker

A popular and easy stir-fry, chicken and black bean sauce is a great midweek supper.

Main course

Buyer's guide

Black bean sauce comes in jars, cans and vacuum packs and is sometimes flavoured with garlic, ginger, chillies or spices. Do not use black bean sauce interchangeably with yellow bean sauce, which will give a different flavour and colour to your dish.

Storage

Unopened, blackbean sauce will keep well for several months.

Preparation

Use in Chinese stir-fries and steamed dishes, and add towards the end of cooking. The sauce is often combined with tofu, beef, or green peppers.