Chinese Spicy Clam Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) fresh clams 1 kg (2.2 lbs) fresh clams
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 red chili peppers, thinly sliced 2 red chili peppers, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sugar
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Green onions, sliced, for garnish Green onions, sliced, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 2g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 10g, 2g
• Protein: 25g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Rinse the clams thoroughly under cold water to remove any sand or grit. Discard any clams that are open or damaged.
2. 2.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
3. 3.
   Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced chili peppers to the wok. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. 4.
   Add the clams to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to open.
5. 5.
   In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Pour the sauce over the clams and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until the clams are fully cooked and coated in the sauce.
6. 6.
   Garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced green onions.
7. 7.
   Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Clams — Make sure to discard any clams that are open or damaged before cooking. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water to remove any sand or grit.

Tips & Tricks

• For a milder version, reduce the amount of chili peppers used.
• Serve the dish with a side of steamed rice or noodles to soak up the flavorful sauce.
• Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences by adding more soy sauce or sugar if desired.
• Fresh clams are recommended for the best flavor and texture, but you can also use frozen clams if fresh ones are not available.
• To enhance the umami flavor, you can add a splash of Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing wine) to the sauce.

Serving advice

Serve the Chinese Spicy Clam Stir-Fry hot as a main course dish. Pair it with steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.

Presentation advice

Present the Spicy Clam Stir-Fry in a large serving dish, garnished with fresh cilantro and sliced green onions. The vibrant colors of the dish will make it visually appealing. Serve it family-style, allowing everyone to help themselves and enjoy the enticing aroma.