If that's not enough to put black beans at the top of your shopping list, we haven't yet gotten to the very best part. You ...

You can buy fermented black beans in Asian grocers or supermarkets to make your own black bean sauce. They are preserved in salt and should be rinsed well before using. FAQs about BBC Food ...

After being salted and fermented, the beans turn black, dusty and shrivelled. But don't let their appearance fool you - they're delicious, although because their flavour is so strong and pungent ...

In a bowl, mix together the black beans, cumin, oregano, dried chilli flakes, sliced spring onions, chopped pepper and grated cheese until well combined, using your hands to squash the beans.