For Doll Festival: Clam Clear Broth Soup

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   Put the water and coarse salt into a large bowl.

2. 2

   Add the clams to remove the sand.

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   Let them soak anywhere for about half a day, or at least 3-4 hours.

4. 4

   Cover with a newspaper because it's probably better if they're in a dark place Once the sand is removed, rub the shells together and rinse.

5. 5

   Place the clams and the water from the ingredient list into a pot.

6. 6

   Add the konbu and sake and turn the heat to medium-low.

7. 7

   Once it has begun to boil and the shells open, lower the heat to very low right away and remove the konbu and clams.

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   Skim off any scum from the surface and add the usukuchi soy sauce and salt.

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   Give it a quick stir and then gently return the clams to the pot.

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    It's done.

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    Right before eating, garnish with mitsuba.

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    The wheat gluten (fu) is optional.

13. 13

    I suggest you cut alternating slits in the konbu.

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    Note: To make the salt water for removing the sand from the clams, I use 500 ml of water with 15 g of salt.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.