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Stir-Fried Clams in Black Bean Sauce Recipe

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This Stir Fried Clams in Black Bean Sauce recipe features fresh manila clams cooked in a fragrant and savory fermented black bean sauce with ginger, shallots, scallions, and chili peppers. Perfect as a delicious appetizer or main dish, this flavorful seafood stir-fry is quick to prepare and highlights the bold flavors of Asian cooking.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Clams and Soaking

  • 2 lbs manila clams
  • Salt, for soaking the clams

Sauce and Aromatics

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
  • 2 shallots red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 scallions (or 1/2 red onion), sliced to 1” (2.5 cm) pieces, white and green parts separated
  • 1” ginger, julienned
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed
  • 2 fresno chilis (or other hot peppers, or 1/2 red pepper), seeds removed and minced
  • Small handful cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Soak the Clams: Place the clams in a large bowl. Add 8 cups of cold tap water and 2 tablespoons of salt. Stir to mix well. Soak the clams for 30 minutes to 1 hour to purge any grit, mimicking their natural environment. Right before cooking, transfer the clams to a large colander to drain thoroughly.
  2. Prepare Oyster Sauce: In a small bowl, put the oyster sauce and set aside for later use to add flavor to the dish.
  3. Heat Aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sliced shallot, white parts of the scallions, julienned ginger, and rinsed fermented black beans. Stir and cook for about 1 minute until the mixture is aromatic.
  4. Add Clams and Sauce: Add the drained clams to the pan and pour the reserved oyster sauce over them. Toss everything to evenly coat the clams with the sauce and aromatics. Cover the pan and cook for 1 minute until the clams start to open. Uncover and continue cooking for another 4 to 5 minutes until all clams open and the sauce has reduced slightly.
  5. Finish with Garnishes: Add the green parts of the scallions, minced chili peppers, and chopped cilantro to the pan. Mix well to combine all flavors. Discard any clams that did not open. Serve immediately as an appetizer or main dish.

Notes

  • Ensure clams are fresh and alive before cooking for best results.
  • Soaking clams in salted water thoroughly helps remove sand and grit.
  • Adjust chili quantity based on preferred spice level.
  • Discard any clams that do not open after cooking for food safety.
  • Fermented black beans can be rinsed lightly to reduce saltiness if desired.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Stir Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/stir-fried-clams-in-black-bean-sauce-recipe/