Clams in Black Bean Sauce

• 2 lbs small clams
• 1 tablespoon vegetables or 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed and coarsely chopped
• 2 teaspoons shaoxing rice wine
• 1 tablespoon scallion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)

1. start by washing clams throughly.
2. soak them in water until it is time for use.
3. in a wok heat oil, and stir fry the ginger-root and garlic until fragrant.
4. add the black beans and cook for 1 minute.
5. turn heat to high, drain the clams and add to the wok.
6. add the Shaoxing rice wine, and stir fry (mixing) for about 2 minutes.
7. cover and cook for about 3 minutes.
8. add the scallions.
9. add salt if needed.
10. serve immediately.

clams, vegetables, fresh gingerroot, garlic, black beans, rice wine, scallion, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/clams-in-black-bean-sauce-361042 (may not work)