Tauco
Tauco is a salted fermented soybean product used as a seasoning in East and Southeast Asian cuisines, especially Chinese and Indonesian cooking. It is typically sold as a dark paste or sauce and is valued for its strong, savory flavor and umami.
Traditionally, tauco is produced by fermenting soybeans with salt, often along with aromatics such as garlic
Culinary use varies by region but generally centers on providing salt and umami to dishes. Small amounts
Tauco is commonly found in Chinese and Indonesian markets and is sometimes labeled as fermented black beans