Stir-fried clams with lemongrass and chili and stir-fried rice paddy herb are very delicious and nutritious. The way to prepare these stir-fried dishes is quite simple; you just need to spend a little cooking time to have a delicious meal to treat your family. Let’s go shopping for ingredients and get into the kitchen!
1. Stir-fried clams with lemongrass and chili
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried clams with lemongrass and chili Serves 4
Clams 1 kg Lemongrass 2 stalks Chili 2 pieces Shallots 2 bulbs Rice paddy herb/ dill 1 stalk Green onions 2 stalks Rice washing water A little Pork fat 2 tablespoons (or cooking oil in equivalent amount) Chili sauce 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Ground pepper A little
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How to Cook Stir-Fried Clams with Lemongrass and Chili
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Prepare the Ingredients
To clean and reduce the fishy smell of clams, soak them in rice water with a few slices of chili to help release the mud. Soak the clams for about 2 hours, then take them out and rinse well.
Put the clams in a pot with a little water, place the pot on the stove, and boil the clams. Boil for about 10 minutes until the clams open, then turn off the heat.
Remove the clams and separate the clam meat, then use a knife to cut the clams into bite-sized pieces.
Peel and slice the shallots thinly. Cut the lemongrass and chili into slices.
Wash the Vietnamese coriander and dill, then chop them finely. Trim the roots of the green onions, wash them, and cut them into small pieces.
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Stir-Frying Lemongrass and Chili
Heat a pan on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of lard and let it melt, then add the shallots and sauté until fragrant.
When the shallots are golden and fragrant, add the clams and stir for 2 minutes until they are firm, then add the lemongrass and chili to stir-fry together.
Season the stir-fried clams with 2 tablespoons of saté chili, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, stir well so the clams absorb the seasoning and adjust to taste.
Once the clams are cooked, add the Vietnamese coriander, dill, chopped green onions, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, stir well, then turn off the heat.
Tip: To keep the clams tender and maintain their sweetness, do not stir-fry the clams too long. -
Final Product
Stir-fried clams with lemongrass and chili is fragrant with sweet and refreshing clam meat, slightly spicy, and the strong aroma of lemongrass blends together attractively, doesn’t it?
This dish is delicious when served with rice or wrapped in rice paper.
2. Stir-fried clams with Vietnamese coriander
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried clams with Vietnamese coriander For 4 people
Clams 1 kg Vietnamese coriander 200 gr Shallots 2 bulbs Chili 1 piece Rice washing water A little Fermented rice 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Seasoning powder A little
How to choose fresh and good Vietnamese coriander
- Choose Vietnamese coriander with small leaves and a distinctive aroma.
- Choose Vietnamese coriander that isn’t bruised, wilted, and has no unusual smell.
- Avoid buying Vietnamese coriander with large, shiny leaves as it is less fragrant and not as delicious as small-leaved Vietnamese coriander.
How to cook Stir-fried Clams with Vietnamese Balm
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Prepare the ingredients
Soak the clams in rice water (or cold water) with sliced chilies for about 2 hours to allow the clams to expel all the mud, then rinse them thoroughly with water and let them drain.
Peel and slice the shallots thinly. Remove any yellow leaves (if any) from the Vietnamese balm and wash it clean, then let it drain.
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Boil and extract clam meat
Put the clams in a pot, add a little water, then place it on the stove and boil for about 10 minutes until the clams are cooked.
Remove the clams, take out the meat, and use your hands to squeeze out the black guts, rinse again with water until clean, and let them drain.
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Cut and stir-fry clams
Use a knife to cut the clams into bite-sized pieces.
Place a pan on the stove, turn on medium heat to warm the pan, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and when the oil is hot, add sliced shallots to fry until fragrant.
Once the shallots are fragrant, add the clams and stir-fry quickly for about 2 minutes, then season with 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of fermented rice, and stir well to coat the clams evenly with the seasoning.
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Stir-fry Vietnamese coriander
The clams have been stir-fried for about 3 minutes until they are firm, add the Vietnamese coriander and stir-fry together for another minute, then adjust the seasoning to taste and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The dish of stir-fried clams has a fragrant aroma of Vietnamese coriander, with the crunchy sweet clams absorbing the rich flavor, making it very appealing. This dish is served with rice, ensuring a unique taste that will make you want more.
How to choose fresh clams
- Gently touch the clam shell with your hand, if the shell gradually closes, it means the clam is still alive, you should choose to buy it.
- Pay attention to the smell of the clam; usually, fresh clams do not have an overly fishy or strong, unpleasant odor.
- Do not buy clams with cracked, broken, or chipped shells because these are clams that are infected or contaminated with harmful bacteria.
- You should not buy frozen clams because these types are usually not fresh or have been treated with too many chemicals.
How to prepare clams to remove sand
- Soak clams in rice water in a metal basin.
- Soak clams in water with a few slices of fresh chili, and add a metal scissors or knife.
- During the soaking process, you should rub thoroughly and change the soaking water regularly for the clams to clean quickly.
- To make the clam water fragrant, remove stones, gravel, and dead clams that are gaping before boiling.
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Above is an article guiding how to make spicy lemongrass stir-fried clams and stir-fried Vietnamese coriander which is delicious, rustic, extremely simple, and easy to make that anyone can do. Wishing you success with this recipe!
*Images and recipes are referenced from the YouTube channel: BẾP CẬU BỜM – BepNgon688 and Handmade VN
