Clams With Black Bean Sauce Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb. Manila clams
• 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon black beans
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in
• 1 teaspoon water

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Wash the clams thoroughly and drain.
2. On medium heat, saute the garlic unitl golden brown. Stir in the onions. Add the clams, soy sauce and about 3 tablespoons water. Stir and cover the pan for about 3 minutes to cook the clams.
3. Add the black beans and continue to stir until well incorporated. Season with pepper.
4. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir well until the sauce thickens.

Source: The Red Gingham