Clams in Black-Bean Sauce Recipe

Name: Clams in Black-Bean Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons salted black beans; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 scallions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced ginger; 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes; 2 pounds Manila or littleneck clams, scrubbed and dried; 3 tablespoons Shaoshing wine or dry sherry; 3/4 cup unsalted chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons salted black beans
2 tablespoons peanut oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 pounds Manila or littleneck clams, scrubbed and dried
3 tablespoons Shaoshing wine or dry sherry
3/4 cup unsalted chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1
Dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon warm water and set aside.
2
Soak the salted beans in 1/2 cup warm water for 10 minutes.
3
Drain, and mash coarsely with a fork.
4
Set a wok over high heat and pour in the oil.
5
Add the garlic, scallions and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
6
Add the beans and red-pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
7
Drop in the clams and stir-fry for 30 seconds, then pour in the wine and broth.
8
Reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, until most of the clams have opened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
9
Add the cornstarch mixture and raise heat to high.
10
Stir and cook, uncovered, until the sauce adheres to the clams, about 2 minutes.
11
Sprinkle in the cilantro.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons salted black beans, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Clams in Black-Bean Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Clams in Black-Bean Sauce

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