Pai-Ngapi Shan-Style Black Bean Chicken

Pai-ngapi is a popular pungent seasoning paste used all over Burma but originating from the highland Shan state. Added to everything from stir-fries and soups to curries, it’s made from fermented black soy beans and is earthy and garlicky with a touch of sweetness. Soe, the founder of Soe Burmese market stall, wanted to sell Shan-style black bean chicken so he came up with a homemade soy bean paste recipe similar to pai-ngapi but made with ingredients that are readily available in the UK. F