Clams in Black Bean Sauce

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings 4 people

Melt butter in pan. Add garlic and brown. In a large pan, add onion, lemongrass, garlic, sherry, salt, pepper, sesame oil and black bean sauce. Saute’ lightly. Add 3/4 cup of water and bring to a boil. Add washed clams to the pot. Mix well and cover. Bring to a boil until clams open. Sprinkle green onions on top and cover for 5 minutes.Take off stovetop and serve immediately.

4-5 pounds live clams scrubbed

1/2 stick butter

1 medium onion sliced

1 tablespoon lemongrass minced

1 clove garlic minced

3 tablespoons cooking sherry

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons sesame seed oil

3 tablespoons black bean sauce do not drain

1 green onion chopped for garnish