Ingredients
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- 2 pounds fresh clams, cleaned
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 stalks lemongrass, smashed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Clean the clams by soaking them in water for about 20 minutes.
- In a large pot, heat coconut milk over medium heat until gently simmering.
- Add lemongrass, garlic, and ginger; stir and infuse for 2-3 minutes.
- Season with lime juice, salt, pepper, and optional chili peppers.
- Introduce cleaned clams to the pot; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes until they open.
- Discard any unopened clams.
- Serve in bowls with broth and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg