In a couple states where they're often a staple, concern over a chemical used to grow them calls for a close look at the ...

They are made from soy beans, which, when dried, range in colour from ivory to yellow. After being salted and fermented, the beans turn black, dusty and shrivelled. But don't let their appearance ...

In a bowl, mix together the black beans, cumin, oregano, dried chilli flakes, sliced spring onions, chopped pepper and grated cheese until well combined, using your hands to squash the beans.

[Photo by Grace Choy/provided to chinadaily.com.cn] 4. Rinse the dried black beans and press them with the back of a Chinese chopper handle or spoon until they become smashed. 5. Combine all ...