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Fermented soya bean paste

Measured by weight in g; no spoon conversion requested.

No true replacement for its savoury fermented body; whole fermented soya bean mashed is closest.

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  Fermented soya bean

  Use the same weight, mash with a little water. Less salty and chunkier; adjust salt upwards.

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  Black bean and garlic paste

  Use the same weight. Garlicky and salty; reduce garlic and salt in the recipe.

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  Soy sauce

  Use 20–25% of the weight. Thin and salty, no body; add a little mashed cooked bean or mushroom for texture.

Aoshi

Pork with Fermented Soya Beans (Soybeans) & Tomatoes