Temple Fermented Black Beans - 180g

Temple Fermented Black Beans, 180g (also called tausi or Chinese fermented black beans) is a traditional seasoning made from black soybeans that are salted and naturally fermented. This process creates a bold, savory, and deeply umami flavor that is widely used in Chinese and Filipino-Chinese cooking to enhance sauces, fish dishes, and stir-fries.
 
🌟 Key Features
Authentic fermented seasoning – made from naturally fermented black soybeans
Rich umami taste – salty, slightly earthy, and intensely savory
Small-amount ingredient – used as a flavor enhancer, not eaten on its own
Versatile in cooking – ideal for sauces, marinades, and stir-fries
Long shelf life – preserved through salting and fermentation
 
🧾 Ingredients
Typical ingredients include:
Black soybeans
Salt
Water
Sugar (varies slightly by batch/brand)
 
🍳 Usage
Add to tausi fish (bangus or lapu-lapu)
Use in stir-fried vegetables or meat dishes
Mix into garlic-based sauces for extra depth
Flavor braised dishes and soups
Rinse lightly before use to reduce saltiness and control intensity