*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        CLAMS IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE

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Serving Size  : 3    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Seafood

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/2   lb           Clams
     2/3   c            Chicken broth
   2       tb           Black Bean Sauce
   1       tb           Sherry
   1       t            Cornstarch
   2       ts           Szechwan Chili Sauce
   1       tb           Vegetable oil
   1                    Scallions
                        - minced
   2       ts           Ginger root
                        - minced

    Place clams on steamer rack over water in saucepan.
  Cover and bring to boil. Cook 5 minutes, or just until
  shells open. Drain. Combine broth, black bean sauce,
  sherry, cornstarch and chili sauce; set aside. Heat
  oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Add onion
  and ginger; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add clams and black
  bean sauce mixture; cook and stir 30 seconds, or until
  sauce boils and thickens and clams are hot. Serve
  plain or over hot, cooked noodles, as desired.
 


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