Legume
Fermented Black Bean
About This Entry
Fermented black beans, or douchi, are salted and fermented soybeans used in small amounts to add deep umami and funk to Chinese stir-fries and sauces — that savory intensity calls for a peppery Syrah.
Wine Pairing Explanation
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Common Culinary Uses
- garlic
- miso
- shiitake
- shrimp
At a Glance
Group
Legume Products
Classification
Legumes
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Glycine max
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Fermented Black Bean
- Classification
- Legumes
- Group
- Legume Products
- Scientific name
- Glycine max
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent