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Description
Molluscs, they are one of those foods I never grew up with but I wish I did! I love every kind of mollusc I have tasted so far and clams are no exception. My first exposure to clams were during a trip to Goa and personally I feel they make a perfect appetizer and can be enjoyed anytime of the day. There are different kinds of clams available in the US, I choose little neck clams for this dish as they are great for steaming and have an amazing texture and flavor. This dish was inspired from my travel to Goa to which I added a touch of South East Asian flavors
Ingredients
- 12 littleneck clams
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 onion (medium sized)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 knob ginger
- 20 peanuts
- 2 Tbsp. soya sauce
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. turmeric powder
- 1 fresh red chilli
- 2 scallions
- 1 lemon
Directions
- Soak the clams in clean fresh water for 45 minutes to an hour to remove any sand and grit present in them. Please note do not use tap water as chlorine in the tap water will kill the clams. Make sure while buying the clams they are not open. Open clams indicate they are dead and should be discarded.
- Chop onion , ginger and garlic coarsely. Add it to a mortar . Add the turmeric, red chilli, 1 tablespoon soya sauce , peanuts to the mortar. Zest the lemon over the mixture and season with salt. Add a teaspoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon canola or any other white oil (canola , peanut or sunflower oil yield the best results).
- Using a pestle grind it down to a fine paste . Use only half of this paste, the other half can be preserved for usage in chicken,shrimp or fish curry dishes later.
NutritionView More
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| Calories410Calories from Fat310 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Fat34g52% |
| Saturated Fat22g110% |
| Trans Fat |
| Cholesterol15mg5% |
| Sodium790mg33% |
| Potassium720mg21% |
| Protein14g |
| Calories from Fat310 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Carbohydrate21g7% |
| Dietary Fiber6g24% |
| Sugars7g |
| Vitamin A4% |
| Vitamin C80% |
| Calcium10% |
| Iron60% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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