Manila Clams with Black Bean and Ginger Sauce

20 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 5 minutes

46 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

2	teaspoons	peanut oil
2	tablespoons	ginger	finely minced
1	tablespoon	garlic	finely minced
1	each	jalapeno pepper	seeded, minced
1/4	cup	scallions, spring or green onions	minced
24	each	clams	manila or new zealand cockles
1/4	cup	shao hsing wine	or dry sherry
1	tablespoon	oyster sauce
1	teaspoon	soy sauce	thin
1/2	teaspoon	sugar
2	tablespoons	black beans	salted, crushed
2	teaspoons	cornstarch
1/2	teaspoon	sesame oil

Directions

Place oil in a wok over medium high heat.

Stir fry the ginger, garlic, jalapeno, and scallions for 1 minute.

Add the clams and stir well to blend.

Add the Shoa Hsing and a scant 3/4 cup water.

Cover wok, and boil the clams open for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove clams and place in a colander; shake over wok to let the juices run off into wok.

Set aside.

To the wok, add the oyster sauce, the soy sauce, the sugar and the black beans.

Stir well.

Cook over medium high heat for 30 seconds.

Mix the cornstarch in a small cup with a little water until a milky liquid is formed, then add to the boiling liquid in the wok (which will thicken immediately).

Stir well for 10 seconds, remove from heat, and add sesame oil.

Return clams to wok and toss to coat.

Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 24g

Amount per Serving

Calories 46 57% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.0g	4%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	2%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 199mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 5.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	3%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 1.0g	2%

Vitamin A	1%		Vitamin C	3%
Calcium	1%		Iron	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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