Clams In Black Bean Sauce

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs small clams
• 1 tablespoon vegetables or 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed and coarsely chopped
• 2 teaspoons shaoxing rice wine
• 1 tablespoon scallion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)

Recipe

• 1 start by washing clams throughly.
• 2 soak them in water until it is time for use.
• 3 in a wok heat oil, and stir fry the ginger-root and garlic until fragrant.
• 4 add the black beans and cook for 1 minute.
• 5 turn heat to high, drain the clams and add to the wok.
• 6 add the shaoxing rice wine, and stir fry (mixing) for about 2 minutes.
• 7 cover and cook for about 3 minutes.
• 8 add the scallions.
• 9 add salt if needed.
• 10 serve immediately.