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Sake Steamed Clams

Here's how you make Sake Steamed Clams
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 70m
  • Cook: 5m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 pounds clams (scrubbed, manila clams)
  • 1 cup sake
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter (cut into 4 pieces)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
  • Togarashi spice blend (1 pinch, optional, see note)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Fill a medium bowl with cold water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Add the clams and let stand for 1 hour. Drain the clams and rinse them well. Discard any open or broken shells.

  • Step 2: In a large, deep skillet, combine the sake with the water and bring to a boil. Add the Manila clams, cover the skillet tightly and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until most of the clams have opened, about 4 minutes.

  • Step 3: Spoon the clams and broth into 4 medium bowls. Top with the butter, garnish with the scallions and togarashi and serve at once.

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