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black beans Synonyms
Another word for black beans
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• noun (Context 1)
The small, shiny, black-skinned edible seeds of a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) native to the Americas, prized for their dense, meaty texture and widely used as a staple vegetable in Latin American, Caribbean, and Southwestern cuisines.
Usage Example
"She simmered a pot of turtle beans with garlic, cumin, and bay leaves to serve alongside steamed rice."
Strongest
turtle beans
black turtle beans
frijoles negros
• noun (Context 2)
Fermented and salted black soybeans (douchi) used in Chinese cuisine as a savory, pungent flavoring ingredient for sauces and stir-fried dishes.
Usage Example
"The chef stir-fried the clams with ginger, scallions, and crushed fermented douchi."
Strongest
douchi
fermented black beans
salted black beans
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