Korean Steamed Clams Appetizer
Delight your taste buds with this Korean Steamed Clams Appetizer, a savory and aromatic dish that highlights the fresh brininess of clams infused with bold Korean flavors. Perfectly balanced with soy sauce, rice wine, toasted sesame oil, and a touch of minced ginger and garlic, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. The addition of sliced red chili and scallion garnishes adds a vibrant pop of color and spice, while toasted sesame seeds lend a nutty crunch. Serve this elegant appetizer with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the umami-packed broth, making it an irresistible crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh clams
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine (e.g., mirin or sake)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 red chili, sliced thinly
- 2 stalks scallions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Rinse the clams thoroughly under cold running water to remove any sand or grit. Discard any clams with cracked shells or those that do not close when tapped.
Prepare a large bowl of cold water and stir in the salt to create a brine. Submerge the clams in the brine for about 20-30 minutes to purge any remaining sand. Rinse again and set aside.
In a medium-sized pot, combine the water, soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the prepared clams to the pot and cover with a lid. Steam the clams for 5-7 minutes, or until they open fully. Discard any clams that do not open.
Once the clams are cooked, remove them from the pot using tongs or a slotted spoon and place them in a serving bowl.
Reduce the broth in the pot by simmering it uncovered for another 2 minutes to concentrate the flavors, if desired.
Pour the reduced broth over the clams in the bowl.
Garnish the dish with the sliced red chili, chopped scallions, and toasted sesame seeds.
Serve the clams immediately while they are hot, paired with a side of steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
123 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 613 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 480 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
