Ingredients
- 2 1/2 clams
- 1 scallions
- 5/8 c chicken broth
- 2 tb black bean sauce
- 1 tb sherry
- 1 tb vegetable oil
- 2 ts szechwan chili sauce
- 2 ts ginger root (minced)
- 1 t cornstarch
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.