Recipes Chinese Black Bean and Brandy Marinade Be the first to rate & review! The brandy flavor really comes through in this marinade, making it perfect for assertively flavored meats like lamb. The marinade is also delicious with salmon. More Chinese Recipes By Bill Kim Bill Kim Born in Seoul, South Korea, Bill Kim is an award-winning Chicago chef and restauranteur known for merging his Korean heritage with the food of his Midwestern upbringing. He was one of the first fine-dining chefs to embrace casual concepts with this signature style of cuisine. Bill is the author of the acclaimed cookbook Korean BBQ (2018). Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 11, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: Makes 3/4 cup Ingredients 4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 2 tablespoons basil leaves 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger 1/2 small shallot, coarsely chopped 1/2 scallion, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup Chinese black bean sauce 2 tablespoons brandy 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 3/4 teaspoon sambal oelek 1/2 tablespoon Asian fish sauce Directions In a mini food processor, pulse the garlic, basil, cilantro, ginger, shallot and scallion until finely chopped. Add the black bean sauce, brandy, hoisin, sambal oelek and fish sauce and pulse to blend. Make Ahead Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Rate it Print