Hamaguri No Saka Mushi (Sake Steamed Clams)
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Recipe type: Appetizer, Side Dish
Serves: 4
 
Simple and delicate Japanese clam dish.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound manila clams
  • 4 tablespoons cooking sake
  • Dash of salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoons shoyu (soy sauce); this can be omitted in lieu of additional salt
  • Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a large sautee pan with lid, add clams to the pan. Pour sake over the clams then cover the pan and allow the clams to steam for about 5 to 6 minutes over medium heat. All of the clams shells should be open at this point.
  2. Drizzle soy sauce and add a dash of salt over the clams.
  3. Serve clams in a small dish, drizzle a touch of the cooking liquid over the clams. Garnish with optional chopped green onions and serve immediately! Enjoy!
Recipe by Bebe Love Okazu at https://bebeloveokazu.com/2011/06/03/sake-steamed-clams/