"Homemade Chinese black bean sauce is tastier and healthier than commercial versions. It’s very easy to make and can be used to enhance the flavor of many dishes...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup fermented black beans (see note 1)
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¾ cup neutral cooking oil
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2 stalk scallions (cut into sections)
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1 small onion (sliced)
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1 head garlic (minced)
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1 tbsp ginger (minced)
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2 tbsp chili flakes (or to taste (optional))
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2 tbsp light soy sauce
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1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
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1 tsp sugar
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½ tsp Chinese five spice powder (or ground white pepper)
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1 tsp sesame oil