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Clams are a familiar seafood often featured in the traditional meals of every Vietnamese family. They are transformed into various dishes such as clam porridge, clam soup, stir-fried clams, steamed clams, and more. Besides their delectable taste, clams are rich in nutritional value, making them suitable for all age groups, including those dealing with illness or health conditions.
Nutrient-Packed Clam Porridge Recipe
Clam porridge has a naturally sweet taste from the clam meat, combined with the aromatic flavors of sautéed scallions and a touch of herbs and vegetables. This dish is not only delicious and nutritious but also easy to eat. Clam porridge is known for its cooling, detoxifying, liver-kidney nourishing, and vitality-boosting benefits.
Ingredients for Cooking Fragrant and Delicious Clam Porridge
- Fresh Clams 1kg
- Brown Rice 300g
- Sticky Rice 100g
- 2 bulbs of Dried Shallots
- 100g Finely Ground Lean Meat
- 1 liter of Bone Broth
- Seasonings: Salt, seasoning powder, MSG, ginger, cilantro, scallions, black pepper ...
Ingredients for Cooking Clam Porridge
Simple Steps to Cook Clam Porridge
Step 1: Preparing Ingredients for Clam Porridge
- Rinse brown rice and sticky rice thoroughly, keeping the rice water for soaking clams. Then, let the rice soak for about 45 - 60 minutes to allow it to expand and soften.
- Rinse clams thoroughly with water, then soak them in rice water with a dash of spicy chili to help the clams release any sand. Soak the clams for about 45 - 60 minutes to ensure they are completely clean, then drain and rinse them again with water.
- Peel the outer skin of dried shallots, then finely chop them.
- Clean cilantro and scallions, discard damaged leaves, and finely chop them.
Preparing Ingredients for Cooking Clam Porridge
Step 2: Proceed to cook flavorful and delicious clam porridge
- Add the soaked rice to a pot with 2 liters of water. Once the rice boils, reduce the heat and simmer until the rice is tender and evenly cooked.
Simmering the Tender Rice
- Place clams in the pot with an additional 500ml of water. Bring to a boil with ginger and lemongrass, simmering for 2 - 5 minutes until the clams open their shells. Use chopsticks to stir the clams evenly, then turn off the heat. Let the clams cool, and extract the clam meat.
Boil until the clams are cooked and extract the clam meat
- If the clam meat has sand, rinse it thoroughly with water. If the clam meat is clean, avoid rinsing to preserve its natural juiciness. Strain and collect the clam boiling liquid to use in the porridge pot.
- Heat oil in a pan, finely chop dried shallots, sauté until fragrant. Add finely ground lean meat, stir-fry until browned. Season with a pinch of seasoning powder, fish sauce, and MSG for rich flavor. Once the meat is well-cooked, add clam meat, stir evenly, and season to taste.
Sauté clam and ground lean meat together
- Fry the remaining dried shallots in hot oil until golden and crispy, then remove from the pan
- Season the cooked porridge to taste, turn off the heat, and remove from the stove
Finished nutritious clam porridge
When serving, ladle the hot porridge into a bowl and top it with stir-fried clam meat and ground lean meat. To enhance the flavor, add sautéed dried shallots, scallions, cilantro, and black pepper. Mix well with the ground lean meat and clam meat, then enjoy this delicious and enticing clam porridge. If you like it spicy, you can add some chili for extra flavor.
Fragrant and Delicious Clam Porridge for the Whole Family
Now we have successfully completed homemade clam porridge with just a few simple steps, bringing a delicious dish to the whole family. This clam porridge can be enjoyed for breakfast or served as a delightful treat for friends.
