Yeo Kyung-rae's Black Bean Clam Stir-Fry

An intense flavor that surpasses traditional steamed clams! A savory explosion of clams stir-fried with black bean sauce and aromatic vegetables.

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those seeking a highly addictive, unique clam dish beyond the usual steamed clams
  • People looking for the ultimate late-night home bar snack that pairs perfectly with beer or baijiu

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • clams or mussels 400g
  • Chinese cabbage 2 bunches
  • green onion 1 stalk
  • garlic 5 cloves
  • ginger 1 piece
  • green chili pepper 1
  • Vietnamese chili pepper 5
  • black bean sauce 1 tablespoon
  • seafood sauce 1/2 teaspoon
  • oyster sauce 1/2 teaspoon
  • sugar a pinch
  • pepper a pinch
  • cooking wine 2 tablespoons

Recipe 🍳

  1. Slice green onion and green chili pepper diagonally, mince garlic, and slice ginger thinly.
  2. Blanch the clams in boiling water until their shells slightly open, then immediately drain and dry.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry Vietnamese chili peppers until their spicy aroma rises.
  4. Add prepared green onion, garlic, ginger, and green chili pepper, then mix in black bean sauce and seafood sauce, stirring until fragrant.
  5. Add the blanched clams and Chinese cabbage, then stir-fry rapidly over high heat with cooking wine, oyster sauce, sugar, and pepper to finish.
  1. Prepare green onion, garlic, ginger, and chilies appropriately.
  2. Blanch clams briefly in boiling water and drain immediately.
  3. Stir-fry Vietnamese chili and aromatic vegetables in a pan, then add black bean sauce and seafood sauce.
  4. Add clams and Chinese cabbage, season with sauce, and stir-fry quickly over high heat.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Do not overcook clams in boiling water, as they become tough and shrink; remove them as soon as their shells begin to open for a tender texture.
  • Black bean sauce varies in saltiness across brands, so start with a small amount and adjust seasoning gradually.

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