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Midnight Poached Clams
A rich and indulgent Vietnamese-inspired dish that's perfect for satisfying your midnight cravings. This recipe features succulent poached clams in a flavorful sauce.
⏱20 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 pound large clamsscrubbed and rinsed
- ●2 tablespoons fish sauceor to taste
- ●2 tablespoons lime juicefreshly squeezed
- ●1/4 cup chopped cilantrooptional
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1-inch piece gingergrated
- ●4 cups water
- ●1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ●1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the clams under cold water and scrub them clean.
- 2
In a large saucepan, combine the water, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and chili flakes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 4
Reduce the heat to low and add the clams to the saucepan,cover with a lid.
- 5
Poach the clams for 3-5 minutes or until they open.
- 6
Serve the clams hot with chopped cilantro, if desired.
- 7
Optional: you can also add some sliced green onions or toasted peanuts on top for added flavor and texture.