Delicious and Simple Lemongrass Steamed Clams Recipe

Lemongrass steamed clams are an enticing dish with a distinctive flavor from lemongrass and the sweet, chewy clam meat. Not only is this dish easy to prepare, but it’s also nutritious, making it perfect for family meals or gatherings with friends. Let’s explore how to make lemongrass steamed clams perfectly through this article!

Ingredients Preparation

To make lemongrass steamed clams for 4 people, you will need the following ingredients:

• Clams: 1 kg (blood clams or razor clams are both fine)
• Lemongrass: 4 stalks
• Chili: 2 pieces
• Rice water: a little (or diluted saltwater)
• Common seasonings: Salt, sugar, seasoning powder

Ingredients for lemongrass steamed clams

Steps to Follow

Step 1: Clean the Clams

Rinse the clams thoroughly and soak them in rice water for about 1-2 hours to let them expel all the sand. If you don’t have rice water, you can soak the clams in diluted saltwater for 3 hours, changing the water 3-4 times during the soaking process.

Step 2: Prepare Other Ingredients

• Rinse the lemongrass, crush it, and cut it into small pieces.
• Rinse the chili, and slice it thinly according to your spice preference.

Preparing the ingredients

Step 3: Steam the Clams

• Place the clams in a pot along with the prepared lemongrass and chili.
• Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and ½ tablespoon of seasoning powder to the pot, mix well, and marinate for about 10 minutes to let the clams absorb the flavors.
• Place the pot on the stove, turn on medium heat, add a little water, cover the pot, and steam for about 10 minutes until the clams are just cooked, then turn off the heat.

Steaming the clams

Final Product

The sweet and chewy clam meat combined with the strong aroma of lemongrass creates a particularly appealing flavor. You can serve it with a sweet and sour ginger dipping sauce to enhance the dish’s richness. This is sure to be a favorite dish for the whole family!

Finished lemongrass steamed clams

Tips for Choosing Fresh Clams

• Choose clams that are medium-sized, not too big or too small.
• Prefer clams with their tongues sticking out.
• Avoid buying clams that smell bad or have broken shells.

How to Clean Sand from Clams

• Soak the clams in rice water or diluted saltwater for 1-2 hours to let them expel all the mud.
• Then, use a brush to scrub the outer shell clean and rinse again with clean water.

Notes on Cooking

• Do not steam the clams for too long as it will cause the meat to shrink and lose its natural sweetness.
• You can use a dedicated steamer to ensure the clams cook evenly and retain the best flavor.

We hope that with the detailed instructions above, you will easily make delicious and nutritious lemongrass steamed clams at home. Try it out and share your results!

Images and recipes referenced from YouTube channels Hương Vị Ẩm Thực, Món Ngon Nhà Nấu, and Feedy Món Ăn Ngon

Edited by Trần Tuyết Hoa • Updated 09/09/2024