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Steamed Venus Clams with Lemongrass and Chili

Steamed Venus Clams with Lemongrass and Chili

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Venus clams are sweet with a firm, chewy texture, so they're very tasty. Steamed with lemongrass and chili, they have a distinctive fragrance of lemongrass and Thai basil, perfect for parties with friends and family.
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Ingredients
3
Time
30 minutes
Servings
2
Level
Medium
Ingredients
Venus clams 1 kg
Lemongrass 4 stalk
Chilies 4 piece
Implementation Steps
01
Peel the tough outer layers off the lemongrass, wash and crush it, and slice a little of it, then fry in a hot oiled pan until golden and fragrant. Then add a little water, MSG and sugar and bring to the boil.
Steamed Venus Clams with Lemongrass and Chili
02
Wash the clams. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pot and fry the crushed lemongrass until fragrant, then add 1/2 bowl of water, chili, pepper, sugar and MSG and bring to the boil. Add the clams, cover for about 5 minutes until they've all opened, then add chopped Thai basil, toss well and turn off the heat.
Steamed Venus Clams with Lemongrass and Chili
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