*  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.

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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.