Black Bean Soy Sauce (Yin You)
大豆ではなく黒豆！台湾の太陽が育んだ甘みとコクの究極醤油
Description
Also known as 'Yin You', a traditional premium soy sauce unique to Taiwan made by fermenting black beans. Sweeter and richer than regular soybean soy sauce.
Classification: For Adults,Soy Sauce,Taiwanese Traditional Premium Soy Sauce
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How to use
Ingredients
- Black soybeans
- Salt
- Sugar
- Water
Instructions
- [Usage Secret]
- [Dipping] Dipping simple dishes like boiled pork or dumplings directly brings out the ultimate flavor with its deep black bean sweetness.
- [Braising] Using it for Lu Rou Fan or braised pork belly creates a beautiful, glossy amber finish with a pro-level taste.
- [Stir-fry Finish] Drizzling a little around the wok edge spreads a rich aroma.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Rich fermented aroma of black beans
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese Tamari soy sauce (similar richness but different flavor)
Pairing
Baiqierou (Boiled pork), Boiled dumplings, Lu Rou Fan
Trivia
[For Adults] In Taiwanese supers, 'soybean' and 'black bean' soy sauces are sold distinctly separated. Those aged in traditional ceramic jars under the sun for over 180 days are treated as premium goods, highly praised by cooking enthusiasts as souvenirs.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Just drizzling this black bean soy sauce and sesame oil over sashimi or cold tofu instantly warps Japanese food into high-end Taiwanese Xiaocai!
Allergen
Soy, (May contain wheat)