Perch with Black Bean Sauce Jjgf65a I.E.S.

2 tablespoon Minced gingerroot

1 Clove garlic -- minced

1 Small onion -- minced

1/2 cup Chicken broth

1/4 cup Sake or dry sherry wine

1 tablespoon Soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil

1 tablespoon Black bean sauce **

2 teaspoon Sugar

1 teaspoon Cornstarch

2 tablespoon Water -- optional

1 tablespoon Butter -- optional

1 tablespoon Flour

Fresh ground white pepper 1/2 pound Perch filets

** Note: Black beans come whole or pureed and mixed with seasonings as a sauce.The sauce is what's called for.If only the beans are available,rinse in cold water and puree with a little chicken broth before using...

1 tbls.of the oil in pan.Add gingerroot,garlic,and onions,and saute over medium heat

5 minutes.Add chicken broth,sake,soy sauce,sesame oil,black bean sauce and sugar.Cook at low boil

5 minutes.Strain,discard- ing solids.Return sauce to pan.

1 tabls.black bean sauce mixture.Stir until smooth,then pour into pan.Cook sauce over low heat,stirring constantly until thickened,about 2 minutes.Taste.If too salty and thick (it should pour easily),stir in up to

2 tabls.water.Set aside.