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    • Cockles in Black Bean Sauce

    Mark Sharron
    Easy
    20 minutes
    1-2
    Amount Per Serving: Calories 250; Fat 10g; Protein 15g
    Cockles in Black Bean Sauce is a traditional Chinese dish that combines the briny flavour of fresh or frozen cockles with a savoury black bean sauce. This dish is easy to make and has a delicious flavour that will tantalize your taste buds. The fermented black beans give the sauce a unique depth of flavour, while the chilli oil adds a hint of spice. Serve this dish with steamed white rice for a complete meal.  
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    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. fresh or frozen cockles
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
    • 2 tablespoons fermented black beans
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1/4 cup chicken broth
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
    • 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
    • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
    • 2 tablespoons chopped scallions

    Method

    • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    • Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    • Add the fermented black beans and cook for another minute.
    • Add the cockles and cook for 2 minutes.
    • Add the sugar, sesame oil, chicken broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, chili oil, and white pepper.
    • Simmer for 10 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the sauce has thickened.
    • Add the scallions and cook for another minute.
    • Serve with steamed white rice.