CHINESE WOK-TOSSED MUSSELS IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE

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Chinese Wok-Tossed Mussels in Black Bean Sauce image

Provided by Andrew Zimmern

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds large black or blue mussels
3 dried hot chiles
1 bunch scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh ginger (about one 1-inch piece)
3 tablespoons fermented Chinese black beans
1 or 2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons toban djan (chile garlic bean paste)
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sake
1/2 cup carrot ribbons (about 1 medium carrot)

Steps:

  • Rinse and debeard the mussels.
  • Prepare the ingredients and organize your mise en place. For this dish, you need to have everything ready to go before you start to cook.
  • Place the aromatics (dried chiles, scallions, ginger, Chinese black beans, garlic and chile bean paste) in a small bowl. Reserve.
  • Combine the chicken stock and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir to incorporate.
  • Preheat a large wok fitted with a domed lid over high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat. Add the bowl of aromatics and cook for 30 seconds, tossing with a wooden spoon or spatula. Then add the sugar, mussels, sake and carrot ribbons, and shake the wok or toss to coat. Cover and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir the cornstarch-chicken stock mixture again, add to the wok, then cover and cook for 3 minutes, shaking the wok or tossing every minute.
  • Remove the lid. Arrange any mussels that are cooked and open in serving bowls.[Cover and continue to cook any remaining mussels for another minute. Transfer open mussels to serving bowls; discard any that do not open. Pour the sauce over the mussels and serve.

Okafor Obinna
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This recipe is a keeper! The mussels were tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


athoy ahmed
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I loved this dish! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Gisela Cabrera
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This recipe was a disaster! The mussels were overcooked and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Kutsuki
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The mussels are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful. I love that this dish is so easy to make and that it's a great way to use up leftover mussels.


Emad Ahmad
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it! He said the mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Nakandi Sharifah
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Karla Cruz
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This recipe is a keeper! The mussels were tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Biggie Rozay
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I loved this dish! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Md Mirammod
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less soy sauce next time.


Bernadette Jossette
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The mussels were a bit tough, but the sauce was delicious. I think I overcooked the mussels, so I will be sure to cook them for less time next time.


Tara Singh Rawat Rawat
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This was my first time cooking mussels and I was really happy with the results. The mussels were tender and juicy, and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Op legend Sharma
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The mussels are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful. I love that this dish is so easy to make and that it's a great way to use up leftover mussels.


Raji Olamide
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This recipe was a disaster! The mussels were overcooked and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


PRIVATE PRIVATE
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I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.


Shahzad khan Mashori
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it! He said the mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Gacha Matilda
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The mussels were a bit gritty, but the sauce was amazing! I used a little less black bean sauce than the recipe called for and it was still very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again, but I will be sure to clean the mussels more thor


chris sullivan
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. The ingredients are all readily available and the instructions are very clear. The mussels were cooked in no time and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with m


kawshalya Sewwandhi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the mussels turned out great! The sauce was rich and savory, and the mussels were tender and juicy. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


A RAHMAN
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These mussels were fantastic! The black bean sauce was flavorful and perfectly balanced, and the mussels were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.