Mussels In Black Bean Sauce

1 1/2 lb Fresh mussels

2 tb Peanut oil

1 tb Finely chopped garlic

2 ts Minced peeled fresh ginger

2 tb Fermented black beans

1 tb Bean sauce

1 ts Chili bean sauce

1 tb Rice wine

1 tb Light soy sauce

2 tb Chicken stock

3 tb Minced whole scallions

SCRUB THE MUSSELS UNDER COLD water and pull off the wirelike beards. Soak in a large bowl in several changes of cold water. Drain thoroughly just before cooking. Heat a wok or skillet until hot; add oil. Add garlic, ginger and black beans; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add bean sauce and chili bean sauce and stir-fry for another 10 seconds. Add mussels and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add rice wine, soy sauce and stock. Cook over high heat until the shells are completely open. Discard unopened mussels. Garnish with the chopped scallions and serve immediately.