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Today, PasGo shares the secrets of crafting clam rice - a culinary masterpiece from Hue, adored by many enthusiasts.
More than a seasonal delight in the scorching days of Hue, clam rice captivates diners with its sweet, refreshing taste harmonizing with the rich aroma of Hue's shrimp paste. Discover how to cook clam rice below.
Ingredients (for about 4 people):
- Fresh clams: 2kg
- High-quality fragrant rice: 400g
- Puffed pork skin: 50g
- Peanuts: 150g
- Pickled star fruits: 2 fruits
- Green banana stems: 200g
- Fresh vegetables: thinly sliced young banana cores, banana flowers, split water spinach, bean sprouts, lettuce, and aromatic herbs of your choice
- Dried shallots, ginger, lime, roasted chili, shrimp paste, spices, seasoning powder, and cooking oil.
How to Cook Clam Rice:
Step 1:
- Rinse the fragrant rice thoroughly, add water to the pot to cook the rice. Then fluff the rice and let it cool.
- Roast the peanuts until golden and fragrant.
- Pickled star fruits, cleaned and cut into thin star-shaped slices.
- Square-cut pork skin, deep-fried in hot oil until golden. Remove and drain excess oil.
Step 2:
- Clean various fresh vegetables and herbs, soak them in diluted saltwater for about 10-15 minutes, then rinse again and let them drain.
- Slice dried shallots and ginger into thin slices.
- Peel and julienne green banana stems, then squeeze lightly with salt to remove excess water. After that, rinse and squeeze again to reduce saltiness.
- Boil a pot of water, add the julienned green banana stems, cook until tender, then remove and squeeze thoroughly to eliminate excess water.
Step 3:
- Clean the clams thoroughly, soak them to remove sand. Put the clams in a pot with a teaspoon of sea salt, boil until cooked.
- Strain the clam cooking liquid into a large bowl and let it settle. Separately pick the clam meat into a bowl and marinate with a tablespoon of fish sauce.
- Heat a pan with some cooking oil, sauté the dried shallots until fragrant, then add the clam meat and stir-fry until crispy.
Step 4:
- Boil the strained clam cooking liquid, remove impurities. Bring it to a boil, season with 1 tablespoon of fermented shrimp paste, and adjust the taste with seasoning. Add sliced ginger to make the broth and keep it hot on the stove.
- Fluff the rice in a bowl, add various fresh vegetables, herbs, crispy fried pork skin, and stir-fried clams on top. Pour the hot clam broth into the bowl.
- Sprinkle a few roasted peanuts on top and it's ready to be enjoyed.
According to personal preference, you can add lime (kumquat) or chili sauce. The clam rice is refreshing with flavorful clam meat, delicious sweet broth highlighted with fermented shrimp paste. The dish has a crispy and fragrant texture from the crispy fried pork skin and the nutty crunch of roasted peanuts, providing a delightful eating experience.
- Apart from being able to cook delicious dishes, clams also have the benefits of nourishing Yin, promoting diuresis, regulating the intestines, promoting air circulation, cooling the liver, clearing heat, and detoxifying. The clam meat is cool, non-toxic, and rich in nutrients, making it a healthy choice for the family's daily menu. However, it is crucial to pay attention to selecting and cleaning clams to ensure food safety.
- If you are someone who particularly enjoys dishes from Hue or simply wants to try this clam rice, there's no need to travel all the way to the distant city of Hue. You can enjoy authentic Hue flavors right at Nguyen Khanh Toan Hue Cuisine Restaurant.
- Visiting this restaurant not only allows you to savor Hue cuisine but also takes you on a virtual tour of Hue through images that recreate the scenic beauty of the ancient capital.
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Restaurant Address:
Hue Cuisine Restaurant - 130 Nguyen Khanh Toan, Cau Giay District, Hanoi.
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Vuong Hoai curated from the Internet – PasGo.vn
