I have a box of these with best before date of 06. 93! They seem fine. Should I use or chuck tham?

I am still using my best before 2013 ones and I will still use them as long as they last so answer is I would use them!

I want the true taste of black bean sauce from my local very good chinese takeaway? How do i use these?do i have to soak them ect??

Hi, you can definitely achieve an authentic and delicious black bean sauce with these. For enough sauce to serve 3-4, I soak 3 Tablespoons full for a while (30mins is sufficient but can leave longer) in a bowl of water, then drain and rinse - this is mainly to reduce their natural saltiness as they are already fairly soft.Stir fry x4 chopped spring onions, 1-2 finely chopped/sliced garlic cloves, and 1 inch of finely chopped/grated fresh ginger in a little veg oil for a few minutes. Add into the pan x2 tbl spoons soy sauce, x2 tbl spoons dry sherry- I use Crofts pale cream dry sherry (or dry white wine will work if you don't have dry sherry), x1 teaspoon of sugar and 1/2 pint of water. Simmer this for 10 minutes, it thickens slightly but not completely.Before making the sauce and while the beans are soaking, I use the wok to stir fry and slightly brown x4 sliced chicken breasts or beef/tofu/veg/whatever you fancy, that have been dusted with a coating of cornflour prior to cooking. Fry in a little veg oil until almost cooked through but not completely, then remove from the pan and put to one side. Cook the sauce described above in the same pan, return the meat to the pan when the sauce has simmered for its 10mins and continue to simmer the whole dish until cooked through. The cornflour coating makes the meat incredibly tender and also thickens the sauce to a perfect consistency. You can add a little extra to the sauce if needed.I have variated this recipe by adding red pepper strips/broccoli etc at times, some finely chopped fresh chilli added towards the end of cooking is also very nice.Complete the dish with a dash of toasted sesame oil stirred through just before serving. White rice and steamed green veg complement this rich and tasty black bean dish perfectly.This is one of my favourite home cooked dishes and I was so pleased to find these beans for sale on Amazon after searching everywhere when my local supplier closed down. I hope you enjoy! Happy cooking,Annabelle.

Are these soy or turtle beans?

These are fermented black beans, used to make Chinese black bean sauce. See my answer to previous questions for a lovely recipe.

can this be used to make tamari?

Sorry, I don’t know. I use it for black bean sauce.

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Yang Jiang Preserved Black Beans with Ginger 500g

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⏳Slow-fermented for rich umami depth

🌿Infused with fresh ginger for a zesty kick

🫘500g premium fermented black beans

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🖤 Unlock bold umami vibes with every spoonful!

UMAMI POWERHOUSE - Elevate your dishes with deeply fermented black beans bursting with savory richness.
GENEROUS 500 G PACK - Ample supply to experiment and impress in your culinary adventures without running out.
PLANT BASED PURE - 100% vegetarian-friendly with natural ingredients—no artificial additives.
GINGER INFUSED ZEST - A subtle ginger twist adds a fresh, aromatic layer to traditional Asian flavors.
VERSATILE CULINARY STAPLE - Perfect for sauces, marinades, and authentic Chinese recipes—your secret kitchen weapon.

Yang Jiang Preserved Black Beans with Ginger offers 500g of slow-fermented, umami-rich black beans blended with fresh ginger. Ideal for authentic Chinese cooking, this vegetarian-friendly ingredient enhances sauces and dishes with a savory, zesty depth. Packaged for convenience and quality, it’s a must-have for culinary enthusiasts seeking to elevate their flavor game.

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Package Dimensions	12.4 x 9.8 x 9.6 cm; 498.95 g
Manufacturer reference	QSL-RQ1-Y3Q
Allergen Information	Contains: Soy
Units	500.0 gram
Manufacturer contact	Unit 5 Union Street,Swinton,Manchester, M27 4HL
Brand	Yang Jiang
Cuisine	Chinese cuisine
Format	Whole
Speciality	Suitable for Vegetarians
Manufacturer	East Asia
Country of origin	China
Serving Size	100 adult_uk

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