Clams with Black Bean Sauce, Bok Choy, and Noodles Recipe

Ingredients (13)

• 1/2 pound dried Chinese rice noodles
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, minced
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
• 2 scallions, ends trimmed, white and green parts separated, both chopped
• 2 tablespoons fermented black beans, mashed in a mortar and pestle
• 2 pounds fresh cherrystone clams
• 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or medium-dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon thick soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 baby bok choy, ends trimmed, leaves separated
• 1 teaspoon corn starch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
• chili oil to taste (optional)