Wǔhé (Clam)Also known asMud clams...and other clams, are common seafoodingredientsespecially in coastal areas.In fact, they are also common inland, and can be bought in many places. Regarding the preparation of clams, they are generallysteamedboiled, stir-fried, etc. They have a delicate and nutritious meat.

Clam recipe: Steamed Clam Eggs

Ingredients preparation

Clams 400g,Eggs2, salt to taste,Chicken brothto taste, 300g of warm water, a little scallions,Fresh shellfishspoon.

Method steps

1. Soak the clams in diluted salt for half a day, wash and drain before using;

2. Place the washed clams in boiling water to parboil until they open, then drain and rinse;

3. Beat the eggs in a bowl, then add salt and chicken broth, then add 40g of warm water, and mix well;

4. Then add the parboiled clams, seal with cling film, and steam in a steaming pot for 20 minutes over low heat;

5.Steamed Clam EggsWhen ready, wash and chop the scallions, then remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped scallions, and pour in the fresh shellfish broth.

Tips

Do not open the pot during the steaming process, use low heat.

Clam recipe: Spicy Stir-fried Clams

Ingredients preparation

Clams 500g,Red bell pepper2, green bell pepper 1, salt to taste, scallions,Ginger,cooking wine,light soy sauce,sugar, sesame oil.

Method steps

1. Soak the clams in diluted salt to remove sand;

2. Boil water in a pot, add clams, cook until they open and rinse with cold water;

3. In a frying pan, heat oil and sauté scallions, ginger, andchili peppers, then add cooking wine, salt, and sugar;Then pour in (liao jiu - rice wine), add salt and sugar;

4. Then add light soy sauce, and stir-fry with sesame oil before serving.

Tips

The cooking time for clams should not be too long to avoid the meat becoming old.

Clam recipe: Steamed ClamsLoofah

Ingredients preparation

Clams, loofah, red bell pepper,Cilantro，white pepper, chicken broth, ginger and garlic, salt.Method steps

1. Boil water in a pot, add washed clams, and cook in (Sha Jiu - Shaoxing wine), remove and cool, and reserve the meat;

2. Cut the loofah into thick slices, mince the garlic, and cut the red bell pepper into strips, and mince the fresh ginger and cilantro.

3. Arrange the loofah slices, place the clam meat on top, and steam for 5 minutes over low heat, then sprinkle with red bell pepper slices;

4. Heat a small amount of oil in a frying pan, add minced ginger and garlic to sauté, then add salt, white pepper, and chicken broth, and stir well. After the clams are cooked, pour them over and sprinkle with cilantro.

Clam recipe: Boiled Clams

Ingredients preparation

Clams 500g,

Shiitake mushroomsto taste, scallions, ginger, garlic,chili sauce, cooking wine, a little salt.Method steps1. Wash the clams, and slice the shiitake mushrooms, and chop scallions, ginger, and garlic;

2. Heat oil in a frying pan and sauté chili sauce, then add ginger and half of the scallions and garlic, and add water to boil;

3. Then add shiitake mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes, then add clams and cooking wine, and cook for 5 minutes;

4. After the clams are cooked, sprinkle with the remaining scallions and garlic, and finally pour a spoonful of hot oil and mix well.

Tips

Besides shiitake mushrooms, other vegetables can be used freely.

How to clean clams

Clam-like ingredients, simply put them in water to remove sand, and adding salt or oil during the soaking process can speed up the sand removal process, so it will be cleaner.

How to clean (wen ha - clams);

When preparing (wen ha) and similar ingredients, simply place them in (shu shui - water) to release the sand. Adding salt or fragrant oil while soaking can also speed up the sand removal process, resulting in cleaner clams. However, the shells still need to be washed.