In Chinese culinary tradition, “fermented black beans” often refers to douchi (豆豉) — black soybeans that have undergone a fermentation and salting process. Meanwhile, when people say “salted black beans,” the phrase sometimes causes confusion: does it mean simply salted (but not fermented) beans, or is it another name for douchi? Let’s unpack the differences and overlaps.
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2025-09-25