Clams are a favorite seafood for many people due to their inherent delicious taste and high nutritional value that is good for health. Let’s cook with TasteVN right away with stir-fried dishes using these 2 very simple ways to make stir-fried clams with water spinach!
1. Stir-fried clams with water spinach
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Clams with Water Spinach Serves 4 people
Clams 1 kg Water spinach 500 grams Minced garlic 3 teaspoons Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Rice washing water A little Common spices A little (salt/MSG/seasoning powder)
How to choose fresh and delicious water spinach
- You should choose fresh bunches of water spinach that look fresh, with green leaves, intact stems, dry, and not rotten or wilted.
- You can test by gently breaking a part of the water spinach stem; if it snaps, it is fresh. If the stem is tough and hard to break, it should not be chosen.
- You should avoid choosing overly crispy stems that appear dark green on the surface and shiny. This type of water spinach is usually over-fertilized with nitrogen, which is not good for health.
- You should not buy bunches with excessively large stems; instead, choose those with moderate stems and small tips, which will be much tastier and crisper.
See details: How to choose good water spinach
How to prepare stir-fried razor clams with water spinach
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Preparing razor clams
Soak the razor clams in rice water for 1 hour, then rinse with water several times to remove sand.
Bring a pot of water to a boil, then add the clams and stir for about 2 minutes until the shells open, then remove and separate the meat.
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Preparing and blanching water spinach
Remove the leaves and tough stems from the water spinach, wash clean, and cut into short pieces.
Blanch the water spinach in boiling water with 1/2 tablespoon of salt for about 1 minute, then transfer to a bowl of ice water to soak for 5 minutes, then remove and drain.
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Stir-fried razor clams
Place a pan on the stove with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add 3 teaspoons of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the pre-cooked clams and stir-fry over high heat for about 2 minutes.
Season with 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/3 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, stir well for 3 minutes.
Then add the blanched water spinach and stir well for another minute, adjust the seasoning to taste, and turn off the heat.
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Final product
The stir-fried razor clams with water spinach have the characteristic aroma of clams and beautiful colors. The clam meat is fatty and crunchy when eaten with water spinach, which retains its crispness and natural sweetness, making it incredibly appealing!
You can also join Thanh Hoa in making stir-fried razor clams with water spinach using the recipe he shares! The dish has a simple stir-frying method but is equally attractive. Let’s try it right away!
See details: How to make stir-fried razor clams with water spinach (recipe shared by a user)
2. Stir-fried razor clams with water spinach noodles
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Preparation time
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried razor clams with water spinach noodles Serves 2 people
Razor clams 300 gr Water spinach 200 gr (1/3 bunch) Spring onion 3 stalks (use the green part) Garlic 1 clove Shallot 1 bulb Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Salt A little
How to choose fresh and delicious water spinach
- You should choose fresh bunches of water spinach with green leaves, intact stems, dry, and free from pests or wilting.
- You can gently snap a part of the water spinach stem; if it breaks easily, it is fresh. If it is tough and hard to snap, do not choose it.
- You should not choose water spinach that is too brittle, with dark green leaves, shiny and smooth surfaces. This type of water spinach is often over-fertilized with nitrogen, which is not good for health.
- Do not choose water spinach bunches with overly large stems; instead, opt for those with moderate-sized stems and small tops, which will be much tastier and crunchier.
See details: How to choose good water spinach
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How to prepare Stir-Fried Razor Clams with Water Spinach Noodles
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Prepare and steam the razor clams
Clean the razor clams to remove sand, then place them in a steamer for about 5 minutes before taking them out.
Tip: Depending on your preference, you can separate the meat and discard the shell.
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Prepare the other ingredients
Pick the stems and young leaves of the water spinach, removing the older leaves. Soak the water spinach in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water, drain, and cut into short pieces.
Peel the garlic and shallots, then chop them finely.
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Blanch the noodles
Put a pot of water on the stove, wait for the water to boil, then add the noodles and cook on high heat for about 3 minutes before removing the noodles. To prevent the noodles from overcooking and becoming mushy, place them in a bowl of cold water, stir gently, then drain.
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Stir-fried Noodles
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan, when the oil is hot, add chopped onion and garlic to sauté until fragrant, then add water spinach and stir-fry until cooked, then add the clams, stir-fry and mix well on low heat, season with 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce.
Add the instant noodles that have been blanched, stir continuously to let the noodles absorb the seasoning. Add the green onion tops, stir well one last time then turn off the heat and serve the dish on a plate.
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Final Product
The dish of stir-fried noodles with clams and water spinach is simple to make, but delivers an appealing and delicious meal with chewy clams and crispy water spinach.
Our dish will taste even better and richer when served with a little sweet and sour fish sauce or soy sauce!
How to choose fresh and delicious razor clams
- Choose razor clams with sand-colored shells, not chipped, and you can see the smooth membrane inside the clam.
- It is best to select live clams, with large and uniform sizes, as they will have more and firmer meat.
- Fresh clams will have the smell of mud and seafood. Additionally, to check if the clams are still alive, you can place them in a basin of water; if you see them sticking their tongues out, it means they are still alive.
- You should choose reputable seafood stores to ensure product quality.
How to clean sand from razor clams
- Method 1: You can soak the clams in clean water for 7 hours, changing the water every 2 hours. Then wash the head and tail of the razor clams directly under running water.
- Method 2: Soak the clams in rice water or diluted saltwater, adding 2 sliced or crushed chili peppers, for about 1 – 2 hours, then take them out and use scissors to cut the clam’s body, exposing the clam’s intestines, and wash the dirty part directly with water. After that, rinse several times with water to remove the sand.
With 2 ways to make stir-fried razor clams with water spinach that are both delicious and incredibly simple, let’s quickly join TasteVN in the kitchen!
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