Spicy Stir-Fried Clams

Cooking StepsHow to cook Spicy Stir-Fried Clams step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1 Detail

   Soak the clams in water with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of oil. Let them sit to release any sand.

2. 
   Step 2 Detail

   Slice the bird’s eye chilies into rings.

3. 
   Step 3 Detail

   Slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections.

4. 
   Step 4 Detail

   Pour cooking wine into a pot, add ginger slices and scallion sections, then add the clams. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until all the clams have opened.

5. 
   Step 5 Detail

   Remove and discard any empty clam shells, keeping only the meaty ones.

6. 
   Step 6 Detail

   Heat oil in a wok. Add plenty of minced garlic, bird’s eye chili rings, and 1 tablespoon of doubanjiang. Stir-fry until fragrant.

7. 
   Step 7 Detail

   Add the prepared clams and stir-fry over medium heat to coat evenly with the aromatics. Season with 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, white pepper to taste, and 1/2 cup of water. Cook until the sauce has slightly reduced.

8. 
   Step 8 Detail

   Before serving, sprinkle in the scallion sections and toss everything together well. Serve immediately.