Mussels In Black Bean Sauce

Mussels In Black Bean Sauce

Course :	Beans
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

1 1/2	pounds	fresh mussels
2	tablespoons	peanut oil
1	tablespoon	garlic
2	teaspoons	minced peeled fresh ginger
2	tablespoons	fermented black beans
1	tablespoon	bean sauce
1	teaspoon	chili bean sauce
1	tablespoon	rice wine
1	tablespoon	light soy sauce
2	tablespoons	chicken stock
3	tablespoons	minced whole scallions

Preparation:

SCRUB THE MUSSELS UNDER COLD water and pull off the wire like beards. Soak in a large bowl in several changes of cold water. Drain thoroughly just before cooking. Heat a wok or skillet until hot; add oil. Add garlic, ginger and black beans; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add bean sauce and chili bean sauce and stir-fry for another 10 seconds. Add mussels and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add rice wine, soy sauce and stock. Cook over high heat until the shells are completely open. Discard unopened mussels. Garnish with the chopped scallions and serve immediately.