Receta Basic Steamed Clams
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Prepare "Dip for Clams" (see recipe).
- Wash clams, in their shells, under cool running water to remove sand.
- Scrub with a brush if necessary.
- Place clams on a shallow heatproof platter. Steam till clam shells open
- (5 - 10 min). See "How-to Section".
- Serve clams in their shells, with the dip on the side.
- NOTE: Clams may also be opened by boiling. Pour over boiling water to cover and boil till shells open. VARIATIONS:1. In step 3, place in a deep heatproof bowl 1 lb. fresh spinach, with tough stems removed. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. soy sauce and top with unopened clams. Steam as directed.
- After step 3, shell clams and toss them in the clam dip; then chill to chill.
- After step 3, shell clams; arrange them on a heatproof platter. Pour over amixture of 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. sherry; 1 leek stalk and 2 slices fresh ginger root, both chopped. Steam 5 min more.
- In the variation above, substitute for the seasoning mix 1 Tbsp. shrimp sauce and 1 leek stalk, chopped.