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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Clams are a rustic ingredient, often used to make soups, and stir-fries that are delicious. Among them, the standout dish is stir-fried clams with lemongrass and chili, which has a simple recipe and is flavorful, perfect for rice. Let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to make it right away!
Ingredients for Stir-fried Clams with Lemongrass and Chili Serves 2
Boiled clams 300 g Minced lemongrass 2 tablespoons Basil leaves 2 sprigs Cilantro 2 sprigs Shallots 2 bulbs Garlic 3 cloves Chili 1 piece Chili powder a little Roasted peanuts 50 g (crushed) Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (Salt/ sugar/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious clams
Whole clams
- To buy fresh and delicious clams, you should choose clams with intact shells; when you touch them, the shells will slowly close.
- Fresh clams will have a not too fishy smell, while those with a strong odor should not be purchased.
- You should not choose clams that are broken, crushed, or damaged in any way, as the meat inside is very susceptible to bacterial contamination, which is not good for the health of consumers. Also, do not buy those with unusual foul smells.
Shucked clams
- For safety, you should buy shucked clams that are just freshly boiled. You can easily find this type of clam at the market or in supermarkets.
- Good clams that have just been shucked look fresh and have a white color. Absolutely do not buy if the clams have turned a different color or have a foul smell.
- You should not buy clams that have been frozen or packed in plastic bags, as they may no longer be fresh or may have been treated with chemicals.
How to cook stir-fried clams with lemongrass and chili
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Prepare the ingredients
First, peel the shallots and garlic. Then wash them clean and finely chop. Similarly, chop the chili finely.
Coriander and basil leaves should be washed clean and then chopped small.
Clams should be washed again with clean water after purchase, then drained.
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Sauté Lemongrass
You place a pan on the stove, then add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it up.
When the oil is hot, add 2 tablespoons of minced lemongrass, minced garlic, and minced chili. Sauté the lemongrass mixture on low heat for 3 minutes until it is golden and fragrant.
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Make Stir-fried Clams with Lemongrass and Chili
Next, add the clam meat, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, a little ground pepper, and a little chili powder to the sautéed lemongrass pan. Stir-fry on medium heat for about 10 minutes until the clams are dry.
Finally, adjust the seasoning to taste, then add roasted peanuts, coriander, and basil, stir well while the clams are still hot to complete the dish.
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Final Product
The stir-fried clams with lemongrass and chili have a fragrant aroma, with a spicy kick from the chili combined with the rich flavor of peanuts, and the clams are creamy and delicious. This dish pairs perfectly with hot rice. Give it a try!
Stir-fried Clams with Lemongrass and Chili has a strong lemongrass aroma, along with tender and delicious clam meat. This is truly an attractive dish for the whole family’s meal, isn’t it? With the simple recipe above, TasteVN wishes you success in your cooking!
