On Mon, 4 Aug 2008 19:54:18 -0500, Sqwertz wrote:

> aem > wrote:
>
>> Black bean sauce is easy. I buy the fermented/preserved black beans,
>> dry in plastic bag in a cardboard cylinder package. When you want
>> black bean sauce you (optionally rinse them), chop them up with some
>> garlic and put them in your hot wok. Add soy, wine, water to taste.
>> Bottled black bean sauce is all "one note", whereas you can vary
>> whichever of the ingredients you like to your taste when you make your
>> own.
>
> Black bean sauce is one thing I do make at home. Even the best
> quality beans are only about $1.20/lb and that will last me 2 years.
>
> -sw

have you posted your recipe here before, steve?

your pal,
blake