Poon's London

Fermented Soy Bean Paste (160g)

Name: Fermented Soy Bean Paste (160g)
Brand: Poon's London
SKU: PLS0007
Price: 5.80 GBP
Availability: InStock

Mellow fermented soybean flavour for marinades and braises

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Yellow bean paste is a commonly used Chinese pantry essential, bringing a savoury, rich condiment with a contrasting sweet and salty flavour to your dishes. In simple terms, it’s the Chinese counterpart to miso.

It is a versatile ingredient that adds depth and complexity. Add early in the cooking process, allowing its flavour to bloom in hot oil.

160G

How To Use

Use in stir-fries, stir into braised dishes, blend into marinades, and sauces.

Think of it as a flavour booster, very similar to miso, enhancing the overall taste profile of your dishes with its unique fermented soybean notes.

Like doubanjiang, it is at its best cooked: fry a spoonful in hot oil for 30 seconds, then add the rest of the dish. Stir it into braised pork belly, beef or aubergine. It is the base of zhajiang mian, Beijing's noodles with a savoury pork and bean sauce.

See our recipes for Fermented Soy Bean Grilled Fish, Roast Chicken, and Mushrooms on Toast. It is salty and concentrated, so use it instead of soy sauce rather than as well as it. For the same depth with chilli heat, try our Soy Bean Doubanjiang.