dau6 si6豆豉

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名詞Uncommon

Definition

Douchi; salty fermented black soybeans used as a seasoning in Chinese cooking.

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How it's used

Often paired with garlic to create a classic aromatic base for stir fries and steamed dishes. The flavour is extremely potent and salty, so it is typically used as a seasoning rather than a main ingredient. It is a staple in Cantonese home cooking, especially for seafood and meat dishes.

Measure word

nap1粒nāp

Examples

le1呢dip2碟zing1蒸paai4排gwat1骨gaa1加zo2咗hou2好do1多dau6豆si6豉。

This plate of steamed pork ribs has a lot of fermented black beans added.

nei5你zyu2煮jyu4魚go2嗰zan6陣wui2會m4唔wui2會lok6落dau6豆si6豉aa1呀？

Do you add fermented black beans when you cook fish?

Common phrases

dau6豆si6豉鯪leng4魚

dace with salted black beans

dau6豆si6豉paai4排gwat1骨

steamed pork ribs with black bean sauce

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with black beans used in other cuisines, as these are specifically fermented and salted. Beginners often use too much, which can easily overpower the natural flavour of the main ingredients.