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Fried Clams - The Real Deal

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  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 1m
    • The following recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/4 cups corn flour (you can find Bob's Red Mill brand at your local supermarket or you can order it online)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups milk (or a 12 ounce can evaporated milk)
  • 1 pound clams (soft-shell shucked)
  • Lard
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: Melt 3 pounds lard in a deep, heavy pot over medium heat to 375° on a candy thermometer.

  • Step 2: Meanwhile, sift together cornflour, all-purpose flour, and salt into a bowl, then set aside.

  • Step 3: Beat egg together with milk in a bowl. Set aside.

  • Step 4: Drain liquid from clams.

  • Step 5: Swish 1 clam at a time in milk, then dredge in cornflour mixture. Fry in batches until golden brown and crisp, 30–40 seconds for each batch. Drain on paper towels.

  • Step 6: Season to taste with salt.

  • Step 7: Squeeze a fresh lemon over clams, if you like.

  • Step 8: Serve with tarter sauce or ketchup on the side.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Deep Fryer or Large Frying Pan

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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