Haitian Recipes: Black Bean Sauce | Sos Pwa Nwa

fermented black beans

🥗Healthier: black bean paste

💰Cheaper: canned black beans

Black bean paste offers a similar flavor profile.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is often gluten-free and can be less expensive.

Rinse fermented black beans under cold water to remove excess salt.

Mash the black beans with a fork or mortar until slightly broken down.

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in the mashed black beans and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar; mix well.

Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes until thickened slightly.

Stir in sesame oil and chili paste to taste.

Remove from heat and let cool before storing.

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