Homemade Fermented Black Beans (Douchi) From Scratch

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Today, I want to show you how to make a special ingredient from scratch: fermented black beans, also known as Douchi. The taste is rich, complex, and salty. It adds a unique depth of flavor to many Chinese dishes (see the list below). However, Douchi can be difficult to find outside of China, especially if you don't have access to Asian markets.

Here is a list of recipes you can cook with these fermented black beans and dive into authentic Chinese cuisine:
Mapo tofu - https://youtu.be/g9DNcb7cs2s
Chinese eggplant and yard bean stir fry - https://youtu.be/ZcSE8GC7XmI
Beef and bitter melon in black pepper sauce - https://youtu.be/0_Ldv0PgsEo
Pepper Steak in Black Bean Sauce - https://youtu.be/wzf-qVhP-6M
Hakka Style Stir Fry Silver Needle Noodles - https://youtu.be/2q1uIEACkvY
Cantonese Dim Sum Ribs - https://youtu.be/YCi7tnrB3qM
Cantonese Dim Sum Chicken Feet Recipe - https://youtu.be/gEtbrCZ1P4k
Spicy Anchovies Recipe - https://youtu.be/0ASSDbnSc9I

INGREDIENTS
227g / 8oz of black beans or soybeans, soaked overnight (Amazon Link - https://geni.us/black-beans)
1g / tsp of fermented black bean koji (Product Link - https://curatedkitchenware.com/products/mucor-koji-powder)
2.5 tbsp of high alcohol content liqueur
25g / 1.5 tbsp of salt
12.5g / 1 tbsp of sugar
1 tsp of five-spice powder (Amazon Link - https://geni.us/five-spice-powder)
1/2 tbsp of red chili powder
3 tbsp of high alcohol content liqueur to put into the shot glass