Soy Sauce Lala Clams

Method4 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Inspect all 10 oz live whole lala clams. Discard cracked or damaged shells and any open clam that does not close when tapped. Rinse and scrub under cold running water, then soak in separate cold salted water for 20–30 minutes, keeping the clams cold. Scrub once more, rinse thoroughly and drain; discard the soaking liquid. Set the cleaned clams aside. Heat all 2 tbsp oil in a wok or skillet over high heat, then add the full ginger (1 piece) strips and all 1–2 prepared red chilies. Stir-fry until aromatic.

   Cold clam cleaning soak · 20 minUses 10 oz live whole lala clams, shells included · Separate cold water for rinsing and soaking clams, amount unspecified; discard · Salt for the cold clam soaking water, amount unspecified; discard soaking liquid · 2 tbsp cooking oil · 1 piece ginger, 1 inch long, peeled and cut into thin strips · 1–2 red chilies, seeded and cut into pieces

   
2. 2

   Step 2: Add all the cleaned clams from step 1 to the actual fragrant ginger-chili oil mixture from that step. Stir-fry briefly, then add all 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, ½ tsp sugar and the separate 2 tbsp sauce water. Add the optional 1 tsp taucheo if using. Continue cooking and tossing until the shells open and the clam flesh is cooked. Discard any clams that remain unopened after cooking.

   Uses All the inspected, cleaned and drained clams retained in step 1 · All the actual hot oil, ginger and chili mixture from step 1 · 2 tbsp soy sauce · 1 tsp dark soy sauce · ½ tsp sugar · 1 tsp taucheo (fermented soy beans), optional · 2 tbsp water for the sauce

3. 3

   Step 3: Add the full sliced scallion (1 stalk) to all the cooked opened clams and sauce from step 2. Toss together briefly to combine.

   Uses All the actual cooked opened clams and sauce from step 2; unopened shells discarded · 1 stalk scallion, cut into strips

4. 4

   Step 4: Transfer all the finished lala clams and sauce from step 3 to a serving dish and serve immediately as four portions alongside already cooked steamed rice.

   Uses All the cooked clams, sauce and scallion from step 3 · Already cooked steamed rice for serving, amount unspecified