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Clams with Black Beans

Demonstrated by: 1997 Narcissus Queen and Court -4th Princess Connie Woo.
Narcissus Festival - January 1, 1998.

2 lb clams
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons dau see (Chinese salted black soy beans), rinsed and chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (Chinese oyster-flavored sauce)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup chopped green onions
Chinese parsley (cilantro)

Thoroughly wash clams; drain.
In a wok or skillet, heat the salad oil; brown garlic.
Stir in black beans.
Add clams and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Add broth, oyster sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil; cover and cook for about 1 minute.
Combine cornstarch and water.
When clams are open, thicken sauce with cornstarch mixture.
Add green onions before serving.
Garnish with Chinese parsley.

Makes 4 servings.