My Homemade Doubanjiang
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My Homemade Doubanjiang

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Are you interested in staying healthy? If so, I recommend you to eat fermented food. I believe that the fermented foods help you healthier and a healthy body leads you to a happier life.

Today, I'd love to introduce doubanjiang, a fermented chili bean paste. Doubanjiang is a type of miso from China, which has several benefits.

Douganjiang Benefits:

Supports digestive health

Fatigue recovery

Helps prevent obesity

Cancer prevention

Helps prevent arteriosclerosis

Boosts immunity and helps fight infections

Yesterday, I wrote about how I bought some fresh fava beans at the farmer's market. I used them to make homemade dauganjiang. Since I took step by step photos, I'd love to share the process with you.

First, shell the beans and boil them.

Then, grind them using a food-processor.

Next, add chili pepper, miso, salt, and kōji (fermented rice) and mix all together.

Put the mixture into a clean jar.

Since dauganjiang is a type of miso, it'll need at least six months to develop its flavor. I've placed two jars in a cool spot and let them ferment for half a year.

I'm not a big fan of very spicy food, but I'd love to use this homemade fermented seasoning in various cooking. I believe that our bodies are shaped by what we eat and how we live. Stay healthy, everyone!

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