How to Make Delicious and Simple Clam and Lemongrass Soup at Home

Clam and lemongrass soup is a refreshing dish that is easy to make and nutritious. With fresh clams combined with fragrant lemongrass, this soup is not only delicious but also great for your health. Let’s explore how to prepare this dish in the article below.

Ingredients Needed

To cook clam and lemongrass soup, you will need the following ingredients:

• Fresh clams: 1kg
• Fresh lemongrass: 5-6 stalks
• Fresh chili: 2-3 (depending on taste)
• Fresh lime: 1
• Kaffir lime leaves: 5-6 leaves
• Seasonings: Salt, seasoning powder, monosodium glutamate, fish sauce, ground pepper

Ingredients for clam and lemongrass soup

Steps to Follow

Step 1: Clean the Clams

• Rinse the clams under running water to remove any dirt.
• Prepare a bowl of diluted saltwater, add a few slices of fresh chili, and soak the clams for about 1-2 hours. This helps the clams expel any sand.
• After soaking, rinse the clams again and let them drain.

Note: Choose fresh clams that are uniform in size and have no odd smell. If you see clams floating or smelling bad, discard them immediately to ensure the quality of the dish.

Cleaning clams before cooking

Step 2: Prepare the Ingredients

• Wash the lemongrass, cut it into 5cm pieces, and crush them.
• Wash the kaffir lime leaves, and slice them into thin strips.
• Slice or finely chop the fresh chili according to your preference.

Lemongrass and chili are ready for the soup.

Step 3: Cook the Clam and Lemongrass Soup

• Place a pot on the stove, arrange the lemongrass at the bottom, then add the clams on top.
• Add to the pot 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of fish sauce, and the chopped chili. Pour in about 500ml of water.
• Cover the pot tightly and bring to a boil over medium heat. When the clams start to open, gently stir with chopsticks to ensure the flavors are well-distributed.

Cooking clam and lemongrass soup

Step 4: Finish and Serve

• Once all the clams have opened, turn off the heat and sprinkle the sliced kaffir lime leaves on top.
• Ladle the soup into a large bowl, and garnish with a few slices of fresh chili for added appeal.
• Serve hot with white rice or bread, and dip with sweet and sour fish sauce to enhance the flavor.

Finished clam and lemongrass soup

How to Make Dipping Sauce

To make the soup even more flavorful, you can prepare the dipping sauce with the following recipe:

• 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of chopped chili
• 1/3 teaspoon of minced garlic
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/4 teaspoon of minced ginger

Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until the sugar dissolves to create the perfect dipping sauce.

Conclusion

Clam and lemongrass soup is a simple yet highly nutritious dish, perfect for a family meal. With the refreshing taste of clams and the distinctive aroma of lemongrass, this soup is sure to satisfy everyone. Try out the recipe above and share your experience with us!

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