Clam Pot
Instructions:
- 1 Teaspoon Peanut oil
- 1 Bunch Green onions; julienned
- 8 Garlic cloves; thinly sliced
- 1 Jalapeno pepper; minced
- 1 Tablespoon Minced ginger
- 1 Pinch Crushed red pepper
- 4 Cup Fish or chicken stock
- 1 Cup Sake or rice wine vinegar
- 3 Pound Littleneck clams; scrubbed and soaked
- 1/4 Pound Somen noodles; cooked al dente
- 3/4 Cup Julienned Holly basil
- Fish sauce; to taste
- In a large pot, heat the oil.
- When the oil is hot, add the green onions, garlic, jalapeno, ginger and a pinch of crushed red pepper.
- Stir−fry for 30 seconds. Add the stock and sake.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the liquid to a boil and add the clams.
- Reduce to a simmer and cover the pot.
- Simmer for about 8 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, or until the clams open up. Discard any shells that do not open.
- Add the pasta and basil. Season with fish sauce.
- Ladle into individual bowls.
- This recipe yields about 6 servings.