Fresh Manila Clams with Black Bean Sauce | | Dining Out

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds fresh Manila clams
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons diced onion
• 1 tablespoon red jalapeno pepper
• 1 tablespoon salted Chinese black beans
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch mix with 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
• Salt and pepper, to taste (Some black beans are very salty, so salt may not be necessary.)