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    Home » Ingredients » Sauces & Condiments

    Red Fermented Bean Curd

    Sep 1, 2022 • Author: Joyce • Leave a Comment • This post may contain affiliate links.

    Fermented red bean curd (aka fermented red tofu) is tofu that has been preserved in salt, rice wine, red yeast rice, and spices. Not to be confused with white fermented tofu which has a slightly milder taste and is used more in sauces and condiments.

    Red fermented bean curd in a small black dish
    Table of Contents
    • How Do You Use It?
    • Where Can I Buy Red Fermented Bean Curd?
    • How to Substitute Red Fermented Bean Curd?
    • How to Store It
    • Recipes That Use Red Fermented Bean Curd

    How Do You Use It?

    It is most commonly used for braising but can also be used for marinating as well. It is a very salty ingredient with a hint of alcohol flavor from the fermentation. Since it is very in high sodium and potent ingredient, you should use it sparingly in dishes.

    It comes in cube form but will almost always need to be mashed up to be used in marinades. If you are using it for braising, it will slowly melt and dissolve once you put it in the braising liquid and mix it around.

    We like to use it in our Chinese BBQ’s Pork (Char Siu) recipe because of its red color (which comes from being fermented in red yeast rice). It also provides a wonderful aroma and umami flavor as well.

    Where Can I Buy Red Fermented Bean Curd?

    You can typically find these at Asian supermarkets in small jars in the sauces aisle by the soy sauces. If it is difficult to find, it can also be purchased online on Amazon as well.

    How to Substitute Red Fermented Bean Curd?

    To get a similar salty and fermented flavor, you can try substituting it with miso.

    How to Store It

    Once opened, it should be stored in the fridge and can be kept for a year. It can be kept longer than a year due to the fermentation, and the high salt content but this will also depend on the conditions of the storage as well. Always use a clean utensil to scoop the cubes and sauce out of the jar to prevent contamination.

    Recipes That Use Red Fermented Bean Curd

    • Sweet and Sticky Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
    • 39 Best Congee Toppings Ideas
    • How to Make Chicken Congee (鸡粥)

    Full disclosure: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, and as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.  I am providing these links as a way for you to see the product so that you have an idea of what to look for when you go grocery shopping. Any type of ingredients I recommend are ingredients I use at home and any opinions of them are my own opinions.

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