Mussels In Black Bean Sauce
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Beans
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  pounds        fresh mussels
   2      tablespoons   peanut oil
   1      tablespoon    finely chopped 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.