Stir Fried Clams and Vegetables in Black Bean Sauce

Name: Stir Fried Clams and Vegetables in Black Bean Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons chopped ginger; 1/2 cup julienne onions; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 1/2 cup fermented black beans, chopped; 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce; 1/2 cup Chinese rice wine; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 4 dozen manila clams, cleaned; 1 cup julienne red bell peppers; 2 cups julienne snow peas; 2 jalapenos, seeds and stem removed and julienned; 4 scallions, sliced thin on the bias; 2 tablespoons cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons chopped ginger
1/2 cup julienne onions
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/2 cup fermented black beans, chopped
1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
1/2 cup Chinese rice wine
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
4 dozen manila clams, cleaned
1 cup julienne red bell peppers
2 cups julienne snow peas
2 jalapenos, seeds and stem removed and julienned
4 scallions, sliced thin on the bias
2 tablespoons cilantro, for garnish

1
Heat a wok over high heat.
2
Add the canola oil.
3
Add the ginger and onions and saute until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Add the garlic and the fermented black beans and cook for another 1 minute.
5
Add the hoisin sauce, rice wine and chicken stock.
6
Bring to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes for flavors to combine.
7
Combine the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
8
Whisk the slurry into the mixture and let simmer for 3 minutes.
9
Add the clams and cover.
10
Cook, covered, for 3 minutes, or until the clams begin to open.
11
Remove the cover and add the bell peppers, snow peas and jalapenos.
12
Toss the mixture together until all of the clams open.
13
Remove from heat and garnish with scallions and cilantro.
14
Discard any unopened clams.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, 2 tablespoons chopped ginger, 1/2 cup julienne onions, 2 tablespoons chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Stir Fried Clams and Vegetables 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.

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Stir Fried Clams and Vegetables in Black Bean Sauce

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