Douchi fermented black beans (豆豉; pinyin: dòuchǐ) or tochi is a type of fermented and salted black soybean. In English, it is known as fermented black soybeans, Chinese fermented black beans (黑豆豆豉; pinyin: hēidòu dòuchǐ), salted black beans, salty black beans, or just black beans. (Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douchi). There are two types: Cantonese and Sichuan.
How is douchi made?
Douchi are commonly used in Cantonese and Sichuan dishes. The production methods differ. Cantonese douchi are salted. Sichuan douchi (fermented black beans) are fermented in water with wheat, salt, alcohol, and spices. Commonly used in steamed fish, they are also add an authentic flavor to Sichuan dishes such as Mapo Tofu and Twice Cooked Pork.
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