This Amoy crushed yellow bean sauce brings rich umami depth to everyday cooking, made from fermented yellow soybeans for a salty-savoury flavour with a hint of sweetness. A versatile Chinese condiment, it suits stir-fries, marinades and braised dishes, pairing well with vegetables, tofu, pork and poultry.
Amoy Crushed Yellow Bean Sauce, also known as yellow bean paste or fermented yellow soybean paste, is a staple condiment in Chinese cuisine. Made from fermented yellow soybeans, this sauce has a salty and savoury flavour with a hint of sweetness. The beans are crushed and mixed with salt and sometimes wheat flour before undergoing fermentation, which gives the sauce its unique taste and umami richness. Amoy Crushed Yellow Bean Sauce is commonly used as a seasoning for stir-fries, marinades, and braised dishes, adding depth and complexity to the flavours. It pairs well with vegetables, tofu, pork, and poultry, making it a versatile ingredient in both traditional Chinese dishes and modern Asian fusion cuisine.
Ingredients
Fermented Salted Soyabean (Soyabean (25%), Wheat Flour, Salt, Water), Sugar, Soy Sauce (Water, Soyabean, Salt, Wheat Flour), Salt, Colour (E150a). May also contain peanuts.
Nutritional Information (per 100g)
| Energy | 171.0kcal |
| Fat | 1.1g |
| - of which saturates | 0.0g |
| Carbohydrate | 37.0g |
| - of which sugars | 31.0g |
| Protein | 3.1g |
| Salt | 13.3g |
