Spaghetti With Black Beans And Clams

• 2 tablespoons fermented black beans (see note above)
• 3 cans (6 oz. each) chopped clams
• 8 ounces dried spaghetti or soba noodles
• 2 teaspoons salad oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon hot red chili flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1. Rinse and drain black beans; mince. Drain clams, reserving 3/4 cup juice.
2. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender to bite, 7 to 9 minutes; drain. Rinse in cold water.
3. In the same pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add black beans, garlic, and, if desired, chili flakes; stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add clams, reserved clam juice, and wine. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Stir in spaghetti and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour into a serving bowl and sprinkle with cilantro.

black beans, clams, noodles, salad oil, garlic, hot red chili, white wine, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spaghetti-with-black-beans-clams (may not work)