Delicious and Appealing Grilled Rare Blood Cockles Recipe

Grilled rare blood cockles are a beloved dish known for their rich flavor and high nutritional value. Discover how to prepare this dish with our detailed guide below!

Preparing the Ingredients

Ingredients Needed

To make grilled rare blood cockles for 4 people, you will need:

• Blood cockles: 1kg (choose large, fresh cockles)
• Peanuts: 100g
• Chili: 2 pieces
• Garlic: 3 cloves
• Green onions: 5 stalks
• Lime: 1 piece
• Seasonings: Salt, sugar, fish sauce, cooking oil

Ingredients for grilled rare blood cockles

Cleaning the Blood Cockles

• Soak the cockles in diluted saltwater with a few slices of chili for 2-3 hours to let them expel sand.
• Scrub the cockle shells thoroughly under running water with a brush.
• Briefly boil the cockles in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they slightly open, then remove and discard one half of the shell.

Steps to Follow

Preparing the Sauce

• Sauté minced garlic in cooking oil until fragrant.
• Add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and lime juice, then stir well.
• Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Grilling the Blood Cockles

• Place the prepped cockles on a grill rack.
• Brush the sauce mixture evenly over each cockle.
• Grill over charcoal or in an oven at 200°C for 5-7 minutes.
• Sprinkle crushed roasted peanuts and chopped green onions on top.

Finished Product and Enjoyment

Completed grilled rare blood cockles

The perfect grilled rare blood cockles should have:

• Firm, naturally sweet cockle meat
• Distinctive aroma of the seasonings
• Properly rare, not overcooked

Best enjoyed hot with Vietnamese coriander and lime-salt-pepper dip to fully appreciate the dish’s wonderful flavor.

Tips and Notes

• Choose fresh, medium-sized blood cockles.
• Avoid over-grilling to prevent the cockle meat from shrinking and becoming tough.
• Adjust the spiciness to your preference.
• Store cockles in the refrigerator if not cooking immediately.

We hope with the detailed instructions above, you can confidently prepare delicious grilled rare blood cockles at home. Share your results with us!