{"product_id":"olong-pickled-black-bean-douchi-180g","title":"O'LONG Pickled Black Bean 黑龍 豆豉 180G","description":"\u003ch2\u003eO’Long Pickled Black Bean (豆豉) — 180g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFermented black beans — douchi (豆豉) — are one of the foundational flavor ingredients of Cantonese and Taiwanese cooking. O’Long’s Pickled Black Beans are made from whole black soybeans, salted and fermented until they develop a deep, earthy, intensely savory character. Soft, slightly sticky, and powerfully aromatic — a small amount transforms a simple stir-fry or steamed dish into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen. No MSG, no preservatives, no artificial additives. Made in Taiwan by O’Long (黑龍), one of Taiwan’s most trusted fermented soybean producers since 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180g (6.35 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e O’Long (黑龍) — San Ying Foods Co., Ltd., Chiayi, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermented salted black beans (douchi \/ 豆豉)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black soybeans\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditives:\u003c\/strong\u003e No MSG, no preservatives, no artificial additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Douchi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🥢 \u003cstrong\u003eStir-fries:\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic use — mash with garlic and stir-fry as the flavor base for black bean chicken, beef with black bean sauce, or clams in black bean sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🍲 \u003cstrong\u003eSteamed dishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scatter over spare ribs, fish, or tofu before steaming — the beans’ aroma permeates the protein during cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🍳 \u003cstrong\u003eBraised dishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add to the braising liquid for pork belly, chicken, or eggplant for a deeper, more complex savory base\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🥟 \u003cstrong\u003eSeasoning paste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chop finely and mix with garlic, ginger, and a splash of Shaoxing wine as a paste for steamed fish or tofu\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🍖 \u003cstrong\u003eNoodles \u0026amp; rice:\u003c\/strong\u003e A small amount tossed through noodles or fried rice adds instant depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Technique: How to Prepare Douchi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse briefly\u003c\/strong\u003e under cold water to reduce excess salt — do not soak, or you’ll wash away the flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChop or mash\u003c\/strong\u003e with the flat of a knife, ideally together with minced garlic — this releases the beans’ oils and aroma and is the key step that makes the difference between flat and fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-fry the paste first\u003c\/strong\u003e in hot oil for 20–30 seconds before adding other ingredients — the heat blooms the aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason carefully\u003c\/strong\u003e — douchi is salty, so reduce or omit added soy sauce and taste as you go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecipe: Cantonese Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Bean\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 lb pork spare ribs (bite-sized), 1.5 tbsp O’Long douchi, 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1–2 red chilies (optional), 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp water or broth, sliced scallions to garnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRinse and mash douchi with garlic into a coarse paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMarinate ribs with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch for 20–30 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeat oil in a wok, stir-fry the black bean paste for 20–30 seconds until fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd ribs and stir-fry until seared and coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd water or broth, cover, and steam on medium-low for 10–15 minutes until cooked through\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUncover, increase heat to reduce sauce, garnish with scallions, serve with rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefrigerate after opening. The beans will continue to mature and develop flavor over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout O’Long (黑龍)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eO’Long has been producing fermented soybean products in Chiayi, Taiwan since 1944 — three generations of family ownership and an unwavering commitment to traditional fermentation methods with no artificial additives. Best known for their pure-brewed black bean soy sauce, O’Long’s fermented black beans bring the same craft and quality to whole-bean form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"O’Long Pickled Black Bean 180g\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/4895\/4520\/files\/1a8747e9573d1edeb8f3f8daad2b787c_1024x1024.png?v=1644880851\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo MSG, no preservatives, no artificial additives. 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