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Shrimp and Chayote with Black Beans uses Ginger and fermented Soybeans as a background for this pairing of Shrimp and crisp Chayote slices.

The Crab Cake at the Oyster Shack Restaurant in Montreal didn’t rank among the best I have had, but it certainly was one of the more unusual.

The Elk Roasted at the Courtyard Restaurant in Ottawa was a decent dish. The Elk was not to my taste but the accompaniments were very good.

Scallops with Black Bean Sauce stir-fries slices of large Sea Scallop with Zucchini, fresh Basil, and umami-rich Chinese Salted Black Beans.