Salted Black Beans - 14 Ounces

These are great! Nice and salty, plump, good flavor. First time purchase, but these will be my go-to salted black beans. Very fairly priced.

For me these will last the rest of my life life. However you cannot substitute any thing to achieve the flavor. And I do not think the beans will go bad. I keep them in the refrigerator in a sealed bag.

Mee Chun Salted Black Beans are a must-have in my kitchen if I'm serious about making flavorful Chinese dishes. Here's why: Authenticity: These beans provide the complex, salty-savory backbone to classic dishes like Mapo Tofu and stir-fries with black bean sauce. You won't find that genuine flavor replicated with substitutes. Versatility: Their bold flavor profile makes them a secret ingredient for boosting the umami of many dishes, not just Chinese cuisine. A Little Goes a Long Way: Due to their strong saltiness, you only need a small amount, so a package lasts a while. Ease of Use: A quick rinse and they're ready to cook – just mash a few for the best flavor. Tips: Remember to rinse before using to reduce excess saltiness. Mash or mince the beans for optimal flavor release. Bottom Line: If you want to explore the rich flavors of Chinese cooking, Mee Chun Salted Black Beans are a worthwhile and affordable investment. They instantly elevate the authenticity of your dishes.

THESE BLACK FURMENTED SALTED BEANS ARE JUST WHAT I WANTED. I HAVE BEEN USING THESE FOR YEARS, HOWEVER I COULD NOT FIND THEM IIN OUR LOCAL STORE. WHAT A WONDERFUL SURPRISE TO FIND THEM ON AMAZON. I TAKE THEM OUT OF THE PLASTIC BAG, AND TRANSFER THEM INTO A GLASS MASON JAR. THEY STAY FRESH WHEN REFRIDGERATED. I ADD A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER TO THEM AND SMASH WELL, MAKING A PASTE BEFORE USING. I AM A HAPPY CAMPER AND WILL BE PURCHASING THESE AGAIN. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY, VICTORIA

This is the real deal for making black bean sauce. It is almost as simple as buying the sauce already made, so why not soak and drain, a small thing to get real bean pieces in your dish?

Couldn't get to our usual Oriental market because of Covid-19, so we were happy to get these online! These are bigger packages than our market usually carries, so great! We have a number of favorite recipes which call for these beans and we can now rest assured we can enjoy them. Not sure what "thickness" as a review item has to do with the product - larger package? "Sheerness" ?????? There is nothing sheer about salted black beans. Amazon, you are nuts!

The best

I had a local market here which sold these for $0.65 per bag for years and years and then massively raised the price to a shocking $0.85 per bag which compared to this vendor's prices is essentially free. They are massively over priced here, but they are the best brand and my local shop went under. Perhaps they didn't charge enough for beans!