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> > http://www.veganchef.com/spicyeggplant.htm
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> That recipe may be good but it bears no relation to Chinese eggplant.
> Chinese black beans are fermented and salted and have a unique flavor, one
> that I really love. This recipe calls for a can of "black beans" which
> probably means turtle beans - a totally different thing. You can buy
> fermented black beans at oriental markets.
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Good call - I didn't catch that, but as I live within walking distance to
Chinatown, I can easily pick up some fermented black beans.
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Donna
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