The scallion oil clam is one of the most popular ways to cook clams, which are actually small white cockles, scientifically known as Ruditapes philippinarum. Clams have many other names, and they may be called differently in different places. You might need to ask around when you buy them at the market.
How to Make Scallion Oil Clam
Ingredients Preparation
300 grams of clams, an appropriate amount of minced garlic and chopped scallions, soy sauce, cooking wine, oil, and sugar.
Steps
1. Soak the clams in clean water for half an hour to purge any sand or mud, then wash and drain them.
2. In a wok, add half a bowl of boiling water, one tablespoon of oil, two tablespoons of soy sauce, a little salt, two tablespoons of cooking wine, a little sugar, and minced garlic.
3. Pour in the clams, shake the pan to mix well, cover, and steam for 2 minutes. After they open, sprinkle with chopped scallions and remove from heat.
4. Heat another tablespoon of oil until very hot and pour it over the scallions.
Tips
Avoid stirring too much, or the meat will separate from the shells.
Home-Style Scallion Oil Clam
Ingredients Preparation
300 grams of clams, an appropriate amount of scallions, ginger slices, small red chili peppers, green chili peppers, oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, Sichuan pepper powder, star anise, and fennel seeds.
Steps
1. Clean the clams with a little salt and cornstarch and set aside.
2. Blanch the clams and drain them. Mix cornstarch, soy sauce, Sichuan pepper powder, and warm water in a small bowl and set aside.
3. Heat a little oil in a wok, add ginger, chilies, star anise, and fennel seeds, and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the clams and stir-fry.
4. Add the scallions and stir evenly before removing from heat.
Simplified Scallion Oil Clam
Ingredients Preparation
Clams, scallions, minced ginger, minced garlic, dried chili peppers, oil, salt, soy sauce, and sugar.
Steps
1. Soak the clams for an hour, then clean them.
2. Heat oil in a wok, add minced ginger and garlic and dried chili peppers, and stir-fry until fragrant.
3. Add the clams and stir-fry. Add soy sauce for color, then add sugar and salt. Garnish with scallions and serve.
Tips
When stir-frying the clams with oil, use high heat and quick stir-frying to achieve a fresh taste.
Nutritional Benefits of Clams
Clams are a type of seafood with a fresh and delicious taste, rich in protein, calcium, iron, and other nutrients. They can help regulate blood lipids and effectively prevent cardiovascular diseases. They also have some auxiliary benefits for coughs and wheezing. With low fat content, they can also help prevent chronic diseases.