Wok-stirred Clams And Black Beans

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 lbs manila clams or 2 lbs littleneck clams, scrubbed
• 1/2 cup black bean garlic sauce (page 32)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup tomato, 1/4 inch dice
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, 1/16 inch ribbons
• 1 -2 tablespoon unsalted butter, as needed
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat a wok or large sauté pan over high heat. add the oil and swirl to coat the pan.
• 2 add the clams and stir-fry until they have opened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
• 3 add the black bean–garlic sauce and chicken broth and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
• 4 stir in the tomatoes, basil, and butter. correct the seasoning with salt and pepper and serve immediately.