Best Sake Steamed Clams Recipes

STEAMED CLAMS IN BUTTER AND SAKE

Steps:

• Scrub and rinse clams. Soak in a large bowl of cold water for 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
• Heat a wok or large saucepan over high heat. Quickly pour in the sake, mirin and rice vinegar. Add the clams; cover and cook until the clams open, 3 to 4 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
• Remove any scum that forms on the surface using a spoon or paper towel. Stir in the butter, soy sauce and green onion, tossing to coat the clams as the butter melts. Arrange clams on a serving plate and drizzle the sauce over them. Serve immediately.

SAKE-STEAMED CLAMS

Steps:

• 1. Fill a medium bowl with cold water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Add the clams and let stand for 1 hour. Drain the clams and rinse them well. Discard any open or broken shells.
• 2. In a large, deep skillet, combine the sake with the water and bring to a boil. Add the Manila clams, cover the skillet tightly and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until most of the clams have opened, about 4 minutes.
• 3. Spoon the clams and broth into 4 medium bowls. Top with the butter, garnish with the scallions and togarashi and serve at once.

SAKE-STEAMED SHORT-NECK CLAMS

Steps:

• Soak short-neck clams in lightly salted water to draw sand out of the shells, about 2 hours. Rinse.
• Combine clams, water, 1/3 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoon sake, and soy sauce in a pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer; cook, covered, until clams open, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Garnish clams with green onion.