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Fermented Black Beans

10 Substitutes For Fermented Black Beans

As a passionate home cook, I'm always on the lookout for alternatives to traditional ingredients, especially if they're hard to come by. In this article, I'm sharing 10 substitutes for fermented black beans, which are a key ingredient in many Asian dishes.
Whether you're looking for a vegan option, a gluten-free alternative, or something with a similar flavor profile, you'll find something here that'll work in your recipes. I'll provide a brief overview of each substitute and how to use it, so you can make delicious, authentic-tasting dishes without the hassle of tracking down fermented black beans.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Substitutes
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 4 people
Calories 356 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Make Yourself
  • Black Bean Sauce
  • Tianmian Sauce
  • Hoisin Sauce
  • Miso Paste
  • Fish Sauce
  • Oyster Sauce
  • Soy Sauce
  • Black Sesame Paste
  • Chinese Garlic Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Pick your favorite substitute from the list above.
  • Follow cooking directions for your selected substitute with the proper ratio of ingredients.