Salt-Baked Chicken Powder Clams

Cooking StepsHow to cook Salt-Baked Chicken Powder Clams step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1 Detail

   Soak the clams in water ahead of time to purge any sand. Rinse thoroughly, drain, and set aside. Slice the ginger into thin pieces and cut the scallions into sections.

2. 
   Step 2 Detail

   Place a pot on the stove over medium-low heat. Do NOT add any oil. Add the drained clams directly to the dry pot.

3. 
   Step 3 Detail

   Place the ginger slices and scallion sections on top of the clams. Evenly sprinkle the salt-baked chicken powder over everything.

4. Step 4 Detail

   Cover the pot with a lid. The clams will release their own juices as they cook. If the pot gets too dry, add a small splash of water.

5. Step 5 Detail

   Simmer for about 5 minutes until all the clam shells have opened. Turn off the heat, transfer to a plate, and serve immediately.