Stir-fried clams and stir-fried clams with turmeric have a simple, rustic flavor that is incredibly delicious. Let’s get cooking with TasteVN to make these two attractive clam stir-fried dishes!
1. Stir-fried Clams
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
5 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Clams Serves 2
Whole clams 300 gr Chopped lemongrass 10 gr Shrimp paste 1 teaspoon Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Minced lemongrass 2 tablespoons Chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Chili 3 pieces (2 sliced/1 minced) Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (salt/ground pepper/seasoning powder)
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How to Cook Stir-fried Clams
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Prepare the clams
Wash the clams with water, then soak the clams for 30 minutes in water mixed with 2 teaspoons of salt and 2 sliced chilies.
Next, take the clams out, rinse them with cold water, and drain.
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Stir-fried clams
Heat the pan, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of minced lemongrass, and sauté until fragrant.
Next, add 1 teaspoon of shrimp paste and stir well, then add the clams, seasoning the pan with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, add 1 chopped chili, and cut lemongrass into pieces, stir well to dissolve the spices. At this point, add 50ml of water, stir well, and cover the pan. Boil the water for about 3 minutes until all the clams open, indicating they are cooked.
Take the stir-fried clams out onto a plate, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper to finish.
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Final product
Stir-fried clams are simple yet flavorful, spicy, and incredibly appealing. When eating, dip them in sweet and sour fish sauce to enhance the taste. You can use stir-fried whole clams for rice, as a side dish, or a snack.
2. Stir-fried clams with turmeric
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking time
5 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Final product
Stir-fried clams with turmeric is simple yet fragrant and sweet, with a rich flavor. Normally, stir-fried clams with turmeric are best enjoyed with grilled rice paper or served with plain porridge.
How to choose fresh clams
For clams still in the shell:
- When buying clams still in the shell, choose those with hard shells and tightly closed mouths.
- If you see one with an open mouth, touch the clam’s shell; if it closes its mouth or moves, it is still alive and fresh.
For shelled clams:
- Choose white, plump shelled clams that do not have a foul smell.
- If you see clams leaking water, smelling bad, or feeling soft, they have been stored for too long and are not fresh.
This article guides you on how to make 2 dishes stir-fried clams and turmeric stir-fry that are very simple yet incredibly delicious. Wishing you success!
*Image and recipe references from the YouTube channel Giáng Thu and Thằng Thầy Lợi
