clams in black bean sauce
boston globe, april 2002

2

doz

cherrystone clams

wash & clean, discard open ones;
reserve
2
T
fermented black beans
rinse & drain; mash coarsely; reserve
1
1
2
T
T
T
peanut oil
minced garlic
minced ginger
fry over high heat for 30 sec or so
until fragrant

2


T


peanut oil


add, along with reserved clams/beans
stir fry 3-4 min or until shells begin
to open
1/2
2

T
T

peanut oil
sherry

add and continue stir frying 2-3 min,
transferring clams to platter as they
open; discard unopened clams
2

ea

scallions, chopped

add as garnish to platter along with
sauce remaining in the wok
  • serve at once