Clams in Black Bean Sauce

I don't know how Authentic this is, but it comes from my Chinese Cookbook.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs small clams
• 1  tablespoon  vegetables or 1  tablespoon  peanut oil
• 1  teaspoon  fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed and coarsely chopped
• 2  teaspoons  shaoxing rice wine
• 1  tablespoon scallion, finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions

1. start by washing clams throughly.
2. soak them in water until it is time for use.
3. in a wok heat oil, and stir fry the ginger-root and garlic until fragrant.
4. add the black beans and cook for 1 minute.
5. turn heat to high, drain the clams and add to the wok.
6. add the Shaoxing rice wine, and stir fry (mixing) for about 2 minutes.
7. cover and cook for about 3 minutes.
8. add the scallions.
9. add salt if needed.
10. serve immediately.