Black Bean Sauce 226 g - Lee Kum Kee

Lee Kum Kee Black Bean Sauce is a rich and savory condiment made from fermented soybeans, delivering deep umami flavor with a slightly salty and mildly sweet profile. This classic Chinese sauce adds depth and complexity to stir-fries, steamed dishes, and marinades. This sauce is especially popular in Cantonese cuisine.

Fun Fact

Chinese black bean sauce is made from fermented soybeans (also known as douchi). These salted, fermented beans have been used in Chinese cooking for centuries to create intensely flavorful sauces and braised dishes.

How to Use This Product

1. Stir-fry with vegetables, beef, chicken, or seafood.
2. Mix into marinades for savory richness.
3. Use as a base for sauces served over rice or noodles.

Recipe Ideas

Beef in Black Bean Sauce
Stir-fry sliced beef with bell peppers and onions, then add black bean sauce for a classic Cantonese-style dish.

Garlic Black Bean Vegetables
Sauté mixed vegetables with garlic and a spoonful of black bean sauce for a quick and flavorful side.

Questions & Answers

Does the product contain allergens?
Yes — it contains soy.

Is it vegetarian or vegan?
Yes — it is 100% plant-based.

Storage?
Store in a cool and dry place. Refrigerate after opening.

Sustainability & Ethical Info

Packaged in glass. Please follow local recycling guidelines.

Ingredients / Composition

• Soybeans
• Salt
• Water
• Sugar
• Soybean oil
• Colouring agent (E150a)
• Modified corn starch
• Stabilizer (E415)

Nutrition Facts (per 100 g)

• Energy: 683 kJ / 163 kcal
• Fat: 7.6 g (saturated 1.3 g)
• Carbohydrate: 15 g (sugars 11 g)
• Protein: 8 g
• Salt: 12.2 g