spice blend
Black bean and garlic paste
6 g1 teaspoon
16 g1 tablespoon
Typical thick bean/garlic paste density about 1.1 g/ml; 1 tsp gives about 5.5 g.
Instead of Black bean and garlic paste
It is a specific fermented condiment; the closest is fermented soya bean paste, but the flavour will be stronger and saltier.
Fermented soya bean pasteUse the same weight and mash with a little garlic paste; it is saltier and deeper, so taste before adding salt.
Fermented soya beanUse the same weight, mash smooth with about one-quarter of its weight in garlic paste; adjust salt and oil.
Black bean and garlic pasteNo other close option; soy sauce with garlic is much thinner and will not coat the same way.
