An everyday hot sauce should have just the right balance of heat; an enjoyable prickle but not so much it needs rationing on the plate. Flavour is also important – it should be clean and fresh but ...

This simple compound butter (or flavoured butter) recipe puts the rich, deep flavours of fermented chilli bean paste centre stage. Slice off a thick coin and melt it over vegetable side dishes, use it ...

You can buy fermented black beans in several forms: plain (usually sold in small bags), in jars (usually labelled "black bean sauce") or flavoured with garlic and chillies (not that common).

Fermented hot sauce recipes significantly transform how we enjoy spicy condiments. They bring not just heat, but also a ...

Tofu isn’t just for vegetarians. If you love spicy food that brings a kick of heat, this easy Mapo Tofu recipe is the perfect ...

Gochujang (spicy red pepper paste) goes into bibimbap, or rice with vegetables and meat, soy sauce is used to make ... and moisture that facilitate the fermentation of microorganisms. What is the ...

You can buy fermented black beans in Asian grocers or supermarkets to make your own black bean sauce. They are preserved in salt and should be rinsed well before using. FAQs about BBC Food ...

Heat the remaining oil in a clean wok and add the carrot, shallots, chilli, garlic and ginger, and stir–fry for 3–4 minutes, or until they start to brown. Add the mushrooms and stir–fry for a further ...

Sometimes my mother would vary the taste by adding an extra spicy touch of chilli bean sauce. It is very quick to cook and goes well with plain rice and any stir-fried vegetable. 1. Cut the beef ...

Serve with steamed rice. Chilli bean sauce (toban djan) is a Chinese condiment that I use often. It is fermented soybean with chili, salt and wheat flour, readily available in supermarket and ...