Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh clams, cleaned
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 stalks lemongrass, smashed and cut into pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1–2 red chili peppers, sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean the clams by soaking them in water for about 20 minutes.
- In a large pot, heat the coconut milk over medium heat until gently simmering.
- Add the smashed lemongrass, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir and let it infuse for 2-3 minutes.
- Season with fish sauce, lime juice, salt, pepper, and chili peppers if desired.
- Add the cleaned clams to the pot; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes until they open.
- Discard any unopened clams after cooking.
- Serve in bowls with broth and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg