Homemade Black Bean Sauce (Aka Black Bean Garlic Sauce or Black Bean Paste)

3 tablespoons fermented black beans, soaked in water about an hour then rinsed and drained (if you prefer a stronger and saltier flavor, use more beans)

2 tablespoons oil

2 tablespoons finely minced garlic

2 tablespoons finely minced ginger

2 green onions, finely chopped

½ cup vegetable or chicken broth

2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

½ teaspoon rice vinegar

½ to 1 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce or sambal oelek, for heat (optional)

1½ teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water

Directions at daringgourmet.com

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