Spicy Clams

• 4 dozen clams
• 2 tablespoons fermented black beans (also known as salted black bean)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 3 scallions, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 14 cup dry white wine

1. With a stiff brush, scrub the clams under cold running water.
2. Drain in a colander.
3. Rinse black beans to remove excess salt.
4. In a small bowl, mash beans with garlic and 1 Tblsp.
5. of oil.
6. In a wok, heat remaining 2 Tblsp.
7. oil over medium heat.
8. Add black bean mix, scallions, and chile paste and stir fry until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
9. Add white wine and 1/4 cup water.
10. Cook 1 minute.
11. Add clams, bring to a boil, and cover.
12. Cook until clams open, 5 to 10 minutes.
13. Discard any clams that do not open.
14. Uncover and toss to coat well with sauce.
15. Remove to serving bowl.

clams, black beans, garlic, oil, scallions, chili paste, white wine

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-clams-404009 (may not work)