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Japanese Sake Steamed Clams (with Butter & Soy Sauce)

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Cook Time
mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 450 g clams Manila or similar
  • 500 ml water
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp sake
  • ½ tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp light soy sauce
  • finely chopped green onions optional garnish

Instructions

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  1. Start by placing 450 g clams in a colander and rinse with running water. Prepare a bowl and add 500 ml water and 2 tsp salt. Mix well and then add the clams. Leave to soak for 1 hour to purge them of sand.
  2. Drain the water and rinse the clams once more to remove any leftover sand or debris. Transfer to a large pot and add 3 tbsp sake.
  3. Heat on medium and once the sake starts to bubble, reduce the heat to simmer and cover with a lid. Steam with the lid on for 5 minutes or until all of the clams have opened.
  4. Remove the lid and add ½ tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tsp light soy sauce. Gently shake the pan to mix the butter and soy sauce until melted.
  5. Serve up, drizzle with the sauce leftover in the pan and sprinkle with finely chopped green onions. Enjoy!