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Default Chinese versus Mexican "black bean"

On Sun, 03 May 2015 12:45:45 -0700, JRStern >
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> Does Chinese "black bean" sauce use the same black beans as Mexican
> black beans, or is the Chinese "black bean" black soybeans?
>
> Actually I'm just off to the market to see what they offer, premade
> "black bean sauce" seems to be the way to go.
>

Chinese black beans are salted and preserved. I'd rather use those
and make my own sauce.

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