do NOT soak them. takes the saltiness away. use as is.

On Fri, 05 Dec 2003 17:57:58 -0800, kalanamak >
wrote:

>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


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