Clams in Black Bean Sauce |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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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