Definitions for "Black bean sauce"
A popular Chinese marinade, this flavorful and pungent condiment is a blend of fermented black beans and spices such as garlic or chilies. Available in jars in most supermarkets, black bean sauce is great for steamed and stir fried Chinese dishes to give that rich and distinctive aroma. Ideal for meat, poultry and vegetables.
Sauce made from black beans and garlic. Slightly bitter, it is generally made with chillies, and so can be somewhat spicy, depending on the chef.
A flavorful and popular Chinese marinade consisting of fermented salted black beans and spices, such as garlic or chilies. This condiment gives a rich and distinctive aroma to steamed and stir fried Chinese dishes.