On Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:22:28 -0800, Bob Terwilliger wrote:

> blake wrote:
>
>>> * Steak with black-bean butter sauce
>>
>> i'm having a little trouble visualizing this last item. could you
>> elaborate a little?
>
> The sauce starts out by grinding fermented black beans with garlic and hot
> chiles, then running in a food processor or blender to make a smooth paste.
> That paste is heated in a skillet until fragrant, then cold butter is
> whisked in to make a glossy sauce. Just before serving, chopped cilantro is
> added.

o.k., thanks. i don't think i've heard of fermented black beans and butter
together before.

your pal,
blake