The sauce is a perfect pairing with creamy white beans, too. You don’t even have to put on a pot of water to boil—just open the cans and drain. Serve with a simple salad and crusty bread and ...

plain (usually sold in small bags), in jars (usually labelled "black bean sauce") or flavoured with garlic and chillies (not that common). I buy the plain ones because they're more versatile - I ...