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Clams in Black Bean Sauce
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
I don't know how Authentic this is, but it comes from my Chinese Cookbook.
Ingredients:
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)
Directions:
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.
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