Asian Black Bean Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Asian Black Bean Sauce

Recipe By : Sun-Sentinel (4-11-96)
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Asian Beans
Sauces

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 tbsp peanut oil
2 tbsp fermented black beans -- rinsed and drained
1 tbsp garlic -- minced
1/2 c chicken broth
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice wine
1 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch

Heat a wok or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, the black
beans and garlic. Stir-fry about 12 seconds. Add the rest of the ingredients
and stir-fry about 1 minute or until sauce thickens.
Makes about 3/4 cup sauce.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Serving Ideas : Serve with poultry, fish or veggies.

NOTES : Black beans and rice wine and readily available in Asian markets and
some supermarkets.
You may substitute dry white vermouth for the rice wine.