Product Description
Staff CommentsThese Tongchuan 3-Year Fermented Soybeans are a game-changer when it comes to adding depth and umami to dishes. The three years of fermentation really intensify the flavor, making them a must-have for any Chinese recipe that calls for douchi.
Discover the unique umami bomb flavor of Tongchuan 3-Year Fermented Soybeans, also known as Douchi or Chinese Black Beans. These premium, handcrafted beans are aged for three years in traditional clay jars, intensifying their depth of flavor and savory profile.
Made in Sichuan, China, these soybeans are steamed, inoculated with qu, and left to ferment, resulting in plump, moist beans with a deep black color and intense salty-savory taste. Unlike supermarket black beans, these Tongchuan Douchi are individual, distinct beans with a strong fragrance and high moisture content.
Named after the historical county in northern Sichuan where they originated, Tongchuan Douchi is a China Time-Honored Brand with National Intangible Cultural Heritage status. The beans do not need to be rinsed before use but should be refrigerated once opened.
Perfect for traditional Chinese dishes like twice-cooked pork, hot pot, and dry pot, Tongchuan 3-Year Fermented Soybeans can also add a zing to stir-fries and homemade chili crisp. Each jar contains 268 grams (9.5 ounces) of soybeans, water, and salt, making them non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly. Experience the authentic taste of Sichuan with Tongchuan Douchi from Tongchuan Agricultural Products Development Co. in Mianyang, Sichuan.