Easy and Delicious Asari Clams Steamed In Sake

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   Put the oil and chopped garlic in a frying pan, and saute over low heat.

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   When the oil is fragrant, add the scrubbed and de-sanded clams, and saute over high heat.

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   Add the sake, cover with a lid and let them steam (about 2 minutes).

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   When the clams open up, add the soy sauce and chopped green onions, mix it all up and it's done.

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   How to de-sand the clams...Put the clams in salted water (1 teaspoon of salt to every 200 ml of water) and leave in a dark place covered with newspaper, until they've spit out the sand inside them.

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   For clams you've dug yourself, allow 3 to 4 hours; for clams you bought at the supermarket, allow about an hour.

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   Wash the clams under running water, rubbing the shells together.

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   Drain in a colander.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.