Black Bean Sauce—Homemade Spicy Version

Step 1

Stir fry the fermented black bean in pan without oil for around 1 to 2 minutes until they are separated from each other. Transfer out.

Step 2

Pour around 1 cup of vegetable oil in wok or pan; add chopped garlic cloves to stir fry over medium fire until you can smell the aroma. Add fried fermented black beans. Use slow fire to continue frying for 5~8 minutes.

Step 3

Add roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, chili pepper powder and Chinese five spice powder in. Mix well.

Step 4

Add sugar and light soy sauce in. Combine well. Remove from fire to cool down.

Step 5

Transfer to airtight container for around 1 or 2 days so all the ingredients can combine well.

Step 6

Serve directly as appetizers, with steamed rice or apply in recipes.