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Preparation
15 minutes
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Processing
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Steamed clams are a familiar dish for seafood enthusiasts due to their deliciousness and convenience. Today, let TasteVN introduce you to the recipe for steamed clams with lemongrass and pineapple that is both tasty and refreshing! Into the kitchen to make this steamed dish right away!
Ingredients for Steamed Clams with Lemongrass and Pineapple For 2 people
Clams 1 kg (ngheu) Pineapple 1/2 fruit Green chili 1 fruit Red chili 1 fruit Ginger 1/2 bulb Lemongrass 1 stalk Lime leaves a little Seasoning powder 1/2 teaspoon Rice washing water a little (for soaking clams)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good quality clams (ngheu)
- To choose fresh clams, you should first prioritize selecting large clams that feel substantial in your hand, as these will have more meat and a sweeter taste.
- Next, you should choose clams with intact shells, not broken. If the clams are tightly closed and difficult to open with your hands, it indicates that they are still fresh.
- Avoid selecting very small clams as they typically have less meat and do not taste sweet.
How to choose fresh and delicious pineapple
- To make the steamed clams with lemongrass and pineapple taste better, you should choose pineapples with a yellow skin interspersed with green. These are pineapples that are just ripe, with a sweet and mildly sour taste, not overripe.
- When choosing pineapples, you should prioritize those that are round and plump, with a short body and large eyes, as these will have more flesh compared to the long-shaped ones.
- Avoid choosing pineapples with dark yellow skin, wilted crowns, and when pressed lightly, feel soft, as these are overripe.
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How to prepare Steamed Clams with Lemongrass and Pineapple
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Prepare the clams
To clean the sand inside the clams, first we will put the clams into a bowl to soak with rice water and 1 sliced red chili.
After soaking for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, take them out, rinse thoroughly with 2 to 3 rounds of water, then place them in a basket to drain. This way, when eating, there will be no more sand or grit.
How to clean clams (ngheu) of sand- Method 1: Besides soaking the clams in rice water and chili, you can also replace it with diluted salt water. After soaking in diluted salt water, you will briefly blanch the clams in a mixture of boiling water and vinegar diluted for about 2 to 3 minutes, then take them out.
- Method 2: You can also put the clams in a bowl, soak them with a mixture of diluted salt water and a little cooking oil for about 1 hour. After 1 hour, take the clams out, rinse them with water, and let them drain.
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Prepare other ingredients
Pineapple is peeled and the eyes are cut off, then washed clean and cut into bite-sized pieces using a knife.
Cut off the root of the lemongrass, wash it clean, then smash and cut it in half lengthwise.
Ginger and chili are washed clean and then sliced thinly. The lime leaves are washed clean and drained.
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Steam clams with lemongrass and pineapple
Put the clams into a pot, then add the prepared ingredients including: pineapple, chili, ginger, lemongrass, and lime leaves.
Next, add 1 small bowl of clean water and 1/2 spoon of seasoning powder, then cover and place the pot on the stove and turn on high heat. Cook until the water boils, then steam for about 3 more minutes and turn off the heat.
Tip: To make the steamed clams more fragrant and retain heat longer, you can use a clay pot for steaming!
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Final Product
Scoop the steamed clams with lemongrass and pineapple into a bowl and enjoy! The clams are tender yet firm, and the broth is lightly sweet thanks to the pineapple combined with the fragrant lemongrass and lime leaves, making the dish even more appealing.
On days when you’re tired of greasy meat, this steamed clam dish is very suitable for a change of taste!
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