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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Steamed dishes are often chosen in the kitchens of women because they are very good for health and easy to make, especially seafood. Let’s join TasteVN cook the delicious and aromatic steamed 2-cavity clams with lemongrass, which are extremely easy to prepare to treat the whole family!
Ingredients for Steamed 2-Cavity Clams with Lemongrass For 4 people
2-cavity clams 1 kg Lime leaves 15 leaves Lemongrass 5 stalks Lemon 1 piece Chili 2 pieces Chili powder 1 teaspoon Salt/ sugar a little
How to choose fresh 2-cavity clams
- Live clams usually have two tightly closed shells; you should choose those with hard, firm shells that are difficult to open by hand as they are fresh.
- For those that are slightly open, you can touch them, and if they close up or move, then those clams are still fresh.
- Do not choose clams with broken shells or those that can easily be opened; also, avoid those that are open but do not move when touched, and do not choose clams that have an unpleasant smell, as these are spoiled clams.
How to prepare 2-cockle clams steamed with lemongrass
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Preparing the clams
To ensure the clams release all the sand, when purchasing, soak the clams in water mixed with 2 chopped fresh chili peppers for about 15 minutes, then rinse with clean water and let them drain.
Simple and quick ways to clean clams:
- Method 1: You can soak the clams in a bowl of ice water to help them release sand faster.
- Method 2: Additionally, soaking the clams in a basin of salted water with crushed ginger or water from rinsing rice also helps them release sand and impurities quickly.
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Preparing the remaining ingredients
Lemongrass should be washed, crushed, and chopped finely. The upper leaves should be split in half and cut into pieces about 2 finger lengths.
Lime leaves should be washed and chopped finely.
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Steamed Lemongrass
Put a pot on the stove, turn on medium heat, add the cleaned clams, chopped lemongrass, sliced lime leaves, and 300ml of water into the pot.
Season the pot with 1/2 spoon of salt, 1/2 spoon of sugar, 1 spoon of chili powder, squeeze the juice of 1 lime into the pot, then stir well and cover the lid.
Boil for about 7 – 10 minutes on high heat until you see the clams open, releasing a fragrant aroma, then turn off the heat and it’s ready to enjoy.
Tip: You shouldn’t steam for too long as it can cause the clam meat to shrink, losing sweetness and reducing deliciousness. -
Final Product
The steamed lemongrass clams have a very attractive aroma and are also visually appealing, making you want to try them immediately.
The clams still retain their natural sweetness, blended with the unique fragrance of lemongrass and lime leaves, making them very flavorful and enticing.
You can serve them with fresh vermicelli, lime pepper salt, or dipping sauce which will make the dish even more delicious and appealing!
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So with the detailed recipe for making steamed 2-clam with lemongrass from TasteVN, you can now prepare and treat your family. Wishing you and your family a very delicious meal!
