How to cook Clams in Chili Black Bean Sauce
How to cook Clams in Chili Black Bean Sauce
Clams in Chili Black Bean Sauce
Ingredients:
2 shallot (thin slices)
2 - 3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tablespoons of peanut oil
1 pinch of sugar
2 - 3 thai peppers (sliced)
1 small piece of ginger (julienned)
1 tablespoon of fermented black bean paste (I love the Lee Kum Kee brand)
1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce (Again, I recommend Lee Kum Kee - specially the premium sub-brand)
1 handful of cilantro (leaves and small stems) - cut off the large part of the stem and mince
1 lb of small clams (smaller than the little necks - though one can substitute it if necessary; in this case smaller ones work better than larger ones. In Singapore these are called 'la- las'. In Chicago, best place to find them is in Asian supermarkets like Mitsuwa in Arlington Heights)
1/2 tablespoon of cognac (I like using calvados as the apple flavor perfumes the dish. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute with either apple cider, water or chicken stock)
Directions:
1. Start by cleaning the clams under running water and brush the shells to take away any sediments. (Note: If this is your first time cleaning clams, some of them may be slightly open but will close up as you put them under running water. If they are open and do not close up - probably they need to be discarded. Additionally, if you don't use the clams right after you purchase them, one way to store them is to put them on a plate within a bowl that has been filled up with ice cubes and salt; and put a slightly damp paper towel on top of them. The clams need to breathe, and since they are alive, they should not be stored directly on ice as they will drown)
2. Heat up your wok (high heat) and once it is hot, drop in the olive oil and the aromatics (shallot, garlic, chillies, and ginger). Stir fry for 2 - 3 minutes, until the shallots are slightly golden
3. Drop the clams into the the wok and stir for 1 minute
4. Drop into the middle of the work the fermented black bean paste and oyster sauce and stir it for another minute or two, and then sprinkle in a pinch of sugar
5. De-glace with the cognac (or apple cider, water or chicken stock) and cover for for 5 - 8 minutes (Note: Cooking time depends on the size of the clams. Cover until all the clams have opened up. If there are clams that persistently remain shut after 15 minutes, discard them)
6. Once the clams have open up, stir in the parsley and serve
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