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Preparation
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
In just 5 minutes, you can have a batch of steamed steamed clams with fragrant lemongrass, sweet and fresh for the whole family to enjoy. Let’s join TasteVN to the kitchen to check out the recipe now!
Ingredients for Steamed Clams with Lemongrass For 4 people
Clams 1 kg Lemongrass 4 stalks Salt a little
How to choose fresh and delicious clams
- Choose clams with intact shells and tightly closed mouths; you can use your hands to gently pry the shell apart, if it feels firm, the clam is still fresh.
- Do not choose clams with soft shells, that are easy to pry open, or have a foul smell, as these clams are dead.
- Do not choose clams that are cracked or broken as they may be contaminated with parasites or harmful bacteria that can affect health.
How to Cook Steamed Razor Clams with Lemongrass
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Prepare the razor clams
First, use a brush to scrub the dirt off the shell of the clam. Then, soak the clams in diluted salt water for about 1 – 2 hours to let them release all the sand.
Finally, just rinse the clams with clean water several times.
How to Clean Razor Clams, No Sand Left
- Soak the clams in a metal basin: Soak the clams in a stainless steel basin or add metal utensils like knives, spoons, forks, chopsticks for about 1 – 2 hours, and the clams will release all the mud.
- Use rice washing water: Use a medium basin, pour rice washing water to cover the clams and soak for 1 – 2 hours, the clams will automatically release all the mud and slime.
- Use spices such as vinegar, lemon, chili: An easy and effective way to clean clams is to mix spices including lemon (sour vinegar), chili powder, salt with water and soak for 1 – 2 hours.
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Prepare other ingredients
Lemongrass washed clean, cut into small pieces and smashed.
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Steamed Razor Clams
Place a pot on the stove, add the razor clams, smashed lemongrass, and a little water so that it covers the clams.
Cover tightly and steam for about 3 – 5 minutes until the clams open their mouths, indicating they are cooked.
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Finished Product
Hot and fragrant razor clams with lemongrass, when eaten, are slightly chewy, sweet, and extremely delicious.
You can enjoy them with lime pepper salt or sweet and sour fish sauce to enhance the dish’s appealing flavor!
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TasteVN wishes you success in making the delicious and fragrant dish of steamed razor clams with lemongrass! Let’s get started on this dish right away.
*Source of the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Trai Nghiem Cuoc Song
