Fresh clamsare rich in nutrients, with a fresh and delicate flavor and a unique, tender texture, which is why fresh clams are very popular.The most common home-cooked methods for fresh clams arestewing, stir-frying, and steaming.No matter what method you use to cook fresh clams, the taste will surely satisfy you.Enough talk, let's see the methods for cooking fresh clams, including the most common home-cooked methods!Nutritional value of fresh clamsBesides containing protein, fat, and three major nutrients, fresh clams also contain a lot of vitamins and minerals, especially a high zinc content, which can meet the body's zinc needs.What is most precious is that fresh clams have a very low fat content, while calcium, protein, and iron are very high.

Therefore, eating fresh clams is a very good way to nourish the body.

Home-cooked method for fresh clams: Stir-fried fresh clamsThis method of stir-fried fresh clams is characterized by the fact that fresh clams have been pre-soaked in starch to maintain moisture, so after cooking, they have the characteristics of stir-fried. The nutrients are not lost, and the taste is soft, tender, and fresh, with a light and refreshing flavor.IngredientsPreparationFresh clams 300g,

Chinese squash

25g,

king oyster mushrooms25g,

green beans20g, scallion 10g,egg1,salt3g,sugar2g, Shaoxing wine 5g, cornstarch 20g, chicken oil 10g, cooking oil 800g (about 75g).Cooking steps1. Cut the fresh clams into circular pieces about 0.4cm thick;Cut the Chinese squash, king oyster mushrooms into 0.4cm square pieces;Cut the scallion into 0.5cm pieces;Cook the green beans.

In a bowl, mix the soup, salt, sugar, and cornstarch.

2. Place the fresh clams in a pot of boiling water and quickly blanch them, then drain and put them in a bowl, add egg white and cornstarch, and mix with salt.3. Place the wok on high heat, add cooking oil and heat to about 50% hot, then put the fresh clams in the pot to stir-fry and remove them, leave a little oil in the wok, heat to about 80% hot, and then add scallion, squash, king oyster mushrooms, and green beans, stir-fry quickly, add Shaoxing wine, then pour in the cornstarch mixture, add chicken oil, and quickly flip, and then put it on a plate.Home-cooked method for fresh clams:Steamed clams with broccoliIngredients

Broccoli 200g, fresh clams 100g,

carrot

75g, scallion,gingerslices, cooking wine, cornstarch each 10g, salt,

chicken powder

each 3g, soup 100g, vegetable oil 25g.Cooking steps1. Wash the broccoli and cut it into small pieces.Peel and cut the carrot into pieces.Wash the fresh clams.2. Put oil in the pot and heat, then add scallion and ginger slices to release their aroma, then add carrot slices and stir-fry the broccoli, add soup to cook, and then cook until slightly cooked, and remove the scallion and ginger slices.3. Add the fresh clams, add cooking wine, salt, and stir-fry until cooked, then add chicken powder, and use cornstarch to thicken, and then put it on a plate.

Steaming fresh clams steps

IngredientsFresh clams 16 pieces, carrot strips 30g,Chinese cabbageor

spinach

50g.

Cooking wine 15g, salt 3g,

pepper

powder, scallion 30g, cornstarch 15g.Cooking steps1. Season the fresh clams with cornstarch and let them sit for a few minutes.2. Blanch the Chinese cabbage in boiling water and immediately drain it.Place the Chinese cabbage in a deep dish and line it with the bottom.3. Place the fresh clams on top of the Chinese cabbage leaves, and then sprinkle scallion, ginger, and carrot slices on top.4. Mix the remaining seasonings in a bowl and pour them over the fresh clams, and then put them in a steaming basket and steam for 3 minutes. Alternatively, you can bake them in the oven.A pinch of salt, appropriate amount of chopped green onions, 30 grams of minced ginger, 15 grams of cornstarch.

Instructions

1. Mix fresh clams with cornstarch and let sit for 2-3 minutes.

2. Wash and prepare gai lan (Chinese broccoli), then blanch in boiling water and immediately remove.Rinse with cold water and place in a deep dish, lining the bottom.

3. Spread the fresh clams on the gai lan leaves, then sprinkle with chopped green onions, minced ginger, and shredded carrots.

4. Mix the remaining seasonings in a bowl and pour over the clams, then steam in a steamer for 3 minutes, or bake in an oven.OvenBake until cooked.