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Blood cockles are not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. They can be transformed into a variety of mouthwatering dishes such as sour blood clam stir-fry, garlic blood clam stir-fry, and grilled blood clams. However, the most beloved dish featuring blood cockles is undoubtedly snow salt roasted blood clams, boasting a fresh and flavorful taste.
Ingredients for making snow salt roasted blood clams
- Fresh blood cockles 1kg
- 5 fresh chili peppers
- 1 clove of garlic, 2 lemons
- A small bunch of Vietnamese coriander
- Seasonings: sea salt, cooking oil, fish sauce, sugar, MSG
Ingredients for making snow salt roasted blood clams
Method for making snow salt roasted blood clams
Step 1: Preparing ingredients for snow salt roasted blood clams
- Purchase fresh blood clams and rinse them thoroughly with water. Then soak them in diluted saltwater with a few slices of fresh chili peppers or you can soak them in rice washing water. Soak the clams for 45-60 minutes or preferably overnight for a cleaner clam. After soaking, use a brush to clean off any dirt or debris on the outside of the clam shells, then rinse them several times with water and drain.
- Peel and mince the garlic. Clean the fresh chili peppers and thinly slice them.
- Clean and chop the Vietnamese coriander finely. Cut the lemons in half and squeeze out the juice separately.
Preparing ingredients for snow salt roasted blood clams
Step 2: Method for making snow salt roasted blood clams
- After cleaning the blood clams, boil them in a pot. Once they open, remove the meat from the shells.
- Prepare the snow salt mixture: In a small bowl, mix some sea salt, minced garlic, thinly sliced chili peppers, a bit of sugar, and MSG. Then grind the mixture into a smooth paste using a blender or mortar.
- Marinate the blood clam meat with the shell in the salt mixture for 20 - 30 minutes to ensure the clams absorb the seasoning evenly and taste better.
Proceed to make snow salt roasted blood clams
- Heat a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat until hot. Add some minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then add the marinated blood clams to the pan, gently stir until evenly cooked and the salt dries up, then turn off the heat.
- When serving, place the cooked clams on a large plate, garnish with some coriander, and serve with a delicious dipping sauce made of salt, chili, pepper, and lime juice. It will be fantastic!
Finished dish: Snow salt roasted blood clams
Finished dish: Salt roasted blood clams
Indulge in the succulent sweetness of perfectly cooked blood cockles, enhanced with a tantalizing blend of spicy salt and pepper, complemented by the refreshing aroma of coriander and citrusy tang of lime. Enjoy it piping hot for an irresistible feast.
Wishing you success with the shared recipe for making snow salt roasted blood clams above.
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