Fermentation – Thomas David DuBois

Homemade Chinese Bean Paste

The first step of making 霉豆子 (moldy soybeans) is officially a success.

Fermented beans 制豆豉法 (13th century)

Another recipe that seems to be missing some vital information. Or maybe not.

Jinshan temple fermented beans 金山寺豆豉 (11th century)

I used a glass fermenting vat so I could sit back and watch the show

Ancient “beer” (except it’s not)

This was an unqualified success. This technique would be incredibly
attractive to ancient people.