Clam Pot

AsianSeafoodEasy20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 tsp peanut oil
  • 1 bunch green onions, julienned
  • 8 each garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 each jalapeño pepper, minced
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper
  • 4 cup fish or chicken stock
  • 1 cup sake or rice wine vinegar
  • 3 lb littleneck clams, scrubbed and soaked
  • 0.3 lb somen noodles, cooked al dente
  • 0.8 cup fresh Thai basil, julienned
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, heat the peanut oil. Add the green onions, garlic, jalapeño, ginger, and crushed red pepper. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add the stock and sake. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Add the clams. Reduce to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for about 8 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until the clams open.

  4. 4

    Discard any shells that do not open.

  5. 5

    Add the cooked noodles and basil. Season with fish sauce.

  6. 6

    Ladle into individual bowls and serve immediately.

Tags

soupasian