Chinese fermented black beans (known in Cantonese as dou si) are powerful little umami bombs - they add an intense, rich savouriness to whatever they're cooked with. They are made from soy beans ...

An authentic version of the classic beef in black bean sauce from Jeremy Pang. This recipe uses feremented black soy beans, which you can find in Asian supermarkets, online and in large supermarkets.

Briefly rinse the black beans with warm water, then drain them. Put them in a small bowl, then add the sugar, soy sauce, white pepper and 15ml (1 tbsp) of warm water. Mix well, then set aside to soak.

A scrumptious black bean burger might be the perfect solution ... Adding umami-rich ingredient, such as soy sauce or ...