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What Is Sweet bean sauce and How Can I Use It?

Sweet bean sauce is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 2 recipes to get you started.

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In Chinese
甜面酱
British (UK) term
Sweet bean sauce
en français
sauce haricots sucrés
en español
salsa de frijol dulce

Recipes using sweet bean sauce

There are 2 recipes that contain this ingredient.

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Spicy Beef Noodles

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Tender braised beef chuck in a star anise and cinnamon-spiced broth, ladled over egg noodles with fresh spinach and sesame oil. Chinese-style beef noodle soup that's worth every minute of simmering.

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Chinese Spaghetti

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Customizable noodle bowls with savory pork sauce, fresh vegetables, and egg strips. This interactive Chinese dish lets everyone build their perfect bowl, served hot or cold.

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