24 clams
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tsp ginger, fresh, finely grated
2 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fermented black beans, rinsed & mashed
2 tbsp wine, white
1 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp scallion, chopped white and green p
Directions
Shuck the clams and place them on a baking sheet. Set aside.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a
boil over medium heat.
Spoon the mixture on top of the mollusks. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes at
450F, or until cooked but not tough. Serve immediately.
Per Serving: 84 Calories, 9 g Protein, 4 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Fat,
0.4 g Saturated Fat, 21 mg Cholesterol, 566 mg Sodium
[THE WASHINGTON POST; August 29, 1990]
per Fred Peters
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Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Bean; Fish; Sauce; Seafood; Vegetable
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