In the selection of specialty coffees, those that score above 80 points in blind tests are free of physical and sensory defects. Greenish-colored beans are known to give the drink an astringent taste, ...

Challenged with fermented black beans, Barrelhouse Flat bartender Dan Smith initially confused them with natto, Japanese fermented soybeans, a past challenge ingredient. Fermented black beans turned ...

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Koji is a culinary keyword these days. It is the beneficial mold used to make most fermented foods in Japan such as miso, soy sauce and sake. Now chefs all over the world are experimenting with koji ...

As a kid in Oklahoma, I often spent my Labor Day picking green beans and sweet corn from our 1-acre country garden and thought "labor" was this holiday's operative word. It wasn't until I was older ...

Chinese fermented black beans – known in Cantonese as dou si – are powerful little umami bombs that add an intense, rich savouriness to whatever they are cooked with. They are made from soybeans, ...

Q. I have come across a number of Chinese recipes that call for fermented black beans. Where I can find these? Fermented black beans are a seasoning agent in Chinese cuisines. As the name suggests, ...

Mapo tofu combines soft tofu and ground meat in a spicy, savory sauce made with fermented bean paste and chili oil. A bold and comforting dish. Ingredients: Soft tofu, ground pork or beef, doubanjiang ...