chillimartin wrote:
>
> I recently bought some 'Yang Jiang Preserved Beans' which came plastic
> bag inside a cardboard tube. I have two questions:
>
> 1. How are they stored best? Should I leave them in the bag in the
> fridge, or should I put them in a jar?
I put mine in a jar and keep in dark shelf not over stove. I kept the
label taped to inside of cabinet to show the curious which brand to buy
(my brand has a chunk of salted ginger in it)
>
> 2. How should I use them? I previously used black beans that were
> stored in oil and were ready to use. These 'Yang Jiang Preserved
> Beans'are harder, so do they require soaking? If so, for how long do I
> soak them for?

I soak mine the brief time it takes me to get the veggies ready for stir
fry and the oil hot. I then drain, rinse quickly, squeeze a bit and toss
in the very hot oil. I use about a tablespoon for a stirfry to serve 4.
> Thanks.
De nada.
blacksalt