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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Surf clams are a type of seafood loved by many due to their unique chewy and delicious flavor. Besides dishes such as grilled, steamed, … stir-fried surf clams with lemongrass and chili is also very appealing. Let’s buy ingredients and get cooking to make this stir-fried dish right away!
Ingredients for Stir-fried Surf Clams with Lemongrass and Chili Serves 4
Surf clams 1 kg Lemongrass 6 stalks (washed/cut small) Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Chili 10 pieces (5 whole/ 5 chopped) Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1.5 tablespoons Common spices a little (salt/sugar/MSG)
How to choose fresh and delicious razor clams
How to buy fresh and delicious razor clam meat
- Choose razor clam meat that is fresh in color, has no strange smell, and is elastic when pressed.
- Avoid choosing razor clam meat that has turned an unusual black color and has an unpleasant odor; this indicates that the clam meat has spoiled and is no longer edible.
- For pre-shelled razor clams, you should buy from reputable seafood vendors to ensure safety for your health.
How to choose fresh and delicious whole razor clams
- To select fresh clams, pay attention to baskets that contain many clams with their tongues sticking out. However, if you have the time, you should choose each clam individually for the best quality dish.
- In addition, live clams should feel firm in your hand, not too light and not too heavy, and especially should not have an unpleasant odor.
- The shells should open and close naturally; when you touch the shell, the clam should close its mouth.
- Avoid choosing clams that are tightly closed, have a foul smell, or have shells that do not close, as these are dead clams.
How to cook Stir-fried Razor Clams with Lemongrass and Chili
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Prepare the razor clams
Wash the razor clams in water twice for cleanliness. To help the clams release dirt and sand, soak them in water mixed with 5 chopped chili peppers (or rice water) for about 2 hours.
Next, place the clams and 200ml of water into a pot, put it on the stove to boil, and turn off the heat when the clams just start to open. Drain the clams, wait for them to cool slightly, then separate the meat from the shells for cooking.
Final Product
Chewy sweet razor clams infused with flavor, combined with fragrant spicy lemongrass and chili, plus the beautiful yellow color from turmeric powder, makes you crave just by looking at it.
The dish of stir-fried razor clams with lemongrass and chili will taste even better when enjoyed with a little cold beer, and some cucumber and Vietnamese coriander to enhance the flavor!
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Above is a detailed guide to preparing the incredibly delicious stir-fried razor clams with lemongrass and chili. It’s really simple, isn’t it? Wish you success!
*Source for the recipe and images shared from Facebook: Nguyễn Thanh Trúc
