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I remember the first time I had clam soup, it was incredibly flavorful. Just seeing the tender white clams in the broth was enough to whet my appetite. When I asked my grandmother who lived by the sea how to cook clams deliciously, she shared a variety of methods like stir-fried clams, steamed clams, and spicy clams, making my mouth water. Among all these ways to prepare clams, my favorite is still the clam soup I had for the first time.How to Cook Clams Deliciously: Home-Style Clam SoupIngredients300 grams of clams, 1/2 yellow pepper, 1/2 green pepper, ginger, salt, cooking wine, sesame oil (all in appropriate amounts).Cooking Method1. Clean the clams; shred the ginger and set aside; remove the seeds from the peppers, clean them, and slice them into strips.2. Heat a small amount of sesame oil in a pot, add the green and yellow pepper slices and stir-fry briefly. Add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil.3. Add the clams, ginger shreds, salt, and cooking wine, and cook until the clam shells open. Switch to low heat and cook for about 2 more minutes before turning off the heat immediately.The Secret to Cooking Delicious Clam SoupWhen…

Winter melon is one of my favorite vegetables, with its soft texture and delicate taste. Whether braised or simmered, it can handle any cooking method with ease. As a popular vegetable, it's a must-have on the dining table. Let's explore some ways to enjoy winter melon! How to Make Winter Melon Simmered with Dried ShrimpWinter Melon Simmered with Dried ShrimpIngredients:winter melon, dried shrimp, salt, oil, vinegar, garlic, ginger.Steps:1. Peel and remove the seeds from the winter melon, wash it, and slice it thinly.2. Wash the garlic and chop it into minced pieces; wash the ginger and slice it.3. Heat oil in a pan, then add the winter melon and stir-fry evenly for about two minutes.4. Add water (to your liking) and cover the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about five minutes.5. Add the minced garlic and ginger slices and continue simmering.6. Add salt to taste, followed by the dried shrimp, and simmer for another five minutes before serving.2. The dried shrimp can be fried beforehand, but they are prone to burning, so pay close attention to the temperature when frying.3. Alternatively, substituting the dried shrimp with preserved pork…