Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce

Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce by: Bill 0 Comments Jump to Recipe Posted:12/09/2021Updated:12/09/2021 Shrimp with black bean sauce is a delicious dish to enjoy over steamed rice, with plenty of sauce and a rich umami flavor from the fermented black beans.  About this version of shrimp with black bean sauce When you think of Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce, you might think of a drier stir-fry, like this Chicken with Black Bean Sauce.But it comes in different versions! I always think of what I used to cook working in upstate New York and in my parent’s restaurant in New Jersey.That version of Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce resembled Shrimp with Lobster Sauce, with swirled egg, ground pork, and a rich gravy.  The New England Version of Shrimp with Lobster Sauce? What’s funny is, this Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce closely resembles what diners in the greater Boston area think of when they think of Shrimp with Lobster Sauce! It has a darker gravy, sometimes with black beans added.

(In the NYC-area, we know shrimp with lobster sauce as a dish with a clear white sauce.)  It’s fascinating how much variation there is across Chinese American takeout dishes across the country.We’ve received many requests for this New England version, so this recipe has been a long time coming!  Whether you call it Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce or Shrimp with Lobster Sauce, it’s delicious all the same.What is Black Bean Sauce? Chinese “black bean sauce