Title: Clams in Black Bean Sauce
Categories: Seafood, China, Sauce/gravy, Submitted
Yield: 3 Servings

2 1/2 lb Clams
2/3 c Chicken broth
2 tb Black Bean Sauce
1 tb Sherry
1 ts Cornstarch
2 ts Szechwan Chili Sauce
1 tb Vegetable oil
1 Scallions
- minced
2 ts Ginger root
- minced

Place clams on steamer rack over water in saucepan. Cover and bring to
boil. Cook 5 minutes, or just until shells open. Drain. Combine broth,
black bean sauce, sherry, cornstarch and chili sauce; set aside. Heat oil
in wok or large skillet over high heat. Add onion and ginger; stir-fry 30
seconds. Add clams and black bean sauce mixture; cook and stir 30 seconds,
or until sauce boils and thickens and clams are hot. Serve plain or over
hot, cooked noodles, as desired.

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