Chili and Ginger Clams
By: Blackswan
Published: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 3:47pm

Ingredients




1 kilogram Clams
2 slices  of ginger (shredded)]
1 red chiili (shredded)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon Brown bean paste (Taucheu)
1/2 teaspoon Sesame oil
1 tablespoon Chinese wine
1 teaspoon Cooking oil

Preparation

1 To prepare clams, soak clams in a large bowl of cold water and rinse them in at least three changes of cold water. If time permits, allow them to sit for an hour in the water bath to expel sand, grit and dirt. Drain just before cooking. 2 Heat oil & sautéed garlic & ginger. Add clams & bean paste & mix well. Cover wok & let it simmer for about 4-5 mins. 3 Remove lid & dispose any unopened shells. Add sesame oil, wine, chilli & Voila, you’ve got your juicy clams in just 3 steps!

About


Fancy having some Stir-fry Clams in Bean Paste, Chinese-style? I've been eating my mum's version for years & I love it! It's simple & cheap. Today, I’m gonna show you how to cook a plate of economical & juicy clams....... all under S$5 in just 3 steps!