Mussels (Pipies) in Black Beans

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 kg mussels, cleaned and sand less
• 45 ml water
• 1 tablespoon cornflour, mixed with
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped (cilantro)
• 3 shallots, finely chopped
• 100 ml black bean sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
• 1 chopped red chile
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 pinch Chinese five spice powder

1. Mix all sauce ingredients together, until well combined.
2. Place sesame oil, pipies and water in a pan and cook until pipies start to open.
3. Add sauce mix and cook until all pipies have opened.
4. Add cornflour and stir until sauce has thickened, around 1 minute on high heat.
5. Add coriander and shallots.
6. Serve with rice or noodles.

sesame oil, mussels, water, cornflour, water, fresh coriander, shallots, black bean sauce, fresh ginger, fresh garlic, red chile, white vinegar, soy sauce, spice powder

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mussels-pipies-in-black-beans-140419 (may not work)