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Clams are a widely loved seafood with a rich, sweet flavor, often used in various dishes like steamed clams, clam porridge, clam soup... This article will introduce you to a simple recipe for making delicious and spicy lemongrass chili clam stir-fry right at home.
Fragrant and Delicious Lemongrass Chili Clam Stir-Fry
Lemongrass chili clam stir-fry combines the sweet flavor of clams with the rich fragrance of lemongrass and the spicy kick of chili, promising to satisfy every member of the family. With an incredibly simple cooking method.
Ingredients for Lemongrass Chili Clam Stir-Fry for 4 Servings
- 1kg of live clams
- 4 fresh chili peppers
- 4 stalks of lemongrass, 1 bulb of garlic
- 2 bulbs of dried shallots, 1 small bunch of Vietnamese coriander
- Spices: Cooking oil, sugar, black pepper, seasoning powder, salt, fish sauce, ...
Ingredients for Lemongrass Chili Clam Stir-Fry
Delicious Lemongrass Chili Clam Stir-Fry Recipe
Step 1: Preparing Ingredients for Lemongrass Chili Clam Stir-Fry
- After purchasing live clams, wash them thoroughly and soak them in diluted saltwater with a little chopped chili to release sand from inside the clams. Alternatively, soak the clams in rice washing water with some chili for about 1 hour, then remove and rinse them thoroughly.
- Peel and finely chop the dried shallots and garlic.
- Trim off the old, wilted leaves of the lemongrass, then wash and crush them before slicing into pieces.
- Rinse the chili peppers thoroughly and finely chop them.
- Pick the Vietnamese coriander, discard any damaged leaves, then wash and drain them.
Preparing Ingredients for Lemongrass Chili Clam Stir-Fry
Step 2: Stir-Frying the Clams
- After draining the clams, place them in a pot with 500ml of water and boil until the clams evenly open their mouths, then remove them from the pot.
- Heat a large pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and heat until hot. Then, add finely chopped dried shallots, minced garlic, chili, and lemongrass prepared earlier. Stir-fry until fragrant. Next, add the boiled clams and stir-fry with these ingredients.
- While stir-frying the clams, add 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce. Stir well to combine these seasonings with the clams, and simmer for about 5 minutes for the clams to absorb the flavors. Adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat and remove the clams from the stove.
How to Make Lemongrass Chili Clam Stir-Fry
Delicious and enticing Stir-fried Clams with Lemongrass and Chili
After the clams are cooked, transfer them onto a large plate or bowl. Sprinkle a dash of black pepper and finely chopped cilantro on top for a visually appealing presentation. Enjoy immediately while still hot for the best taste.
Irresistible Spicy Lemongrass Chili Stir-fried Clams
Stir-fried clams with tender meat, rich spices, and a kick of spicy lemongrass chili make for a delightful treat for friends and family. With this recipe, you'll surely feel more confident in preparing this incredibly satisfying dish.
Wishing you successful execution and a delectable meal!
