Pippies (Clams) Wok-Tossed With Chilli And Asian Ba

Name: Pippies (Clams) Wok-Tossed With Chilli And Asian Basil ((Nhieu X
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lemongrass (stalk bruised and sliced into 5cm lengths); 1 cup water; 500 g cockles; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon garlic (finely diced); 1 tablespoon red shallot (finely diced); 1/2 tablespoon potato starch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water); 2 chilies (long deseeded finely sliced into strips); 1/2 teaspoon pepper; basil leaves (Asian 2 handfuls)

Servings: persons

1 lemongrass (stalk bruised and sliced into 5cm lengths)
1 cup water
500 g cockles
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon garlic (finely diced)
1 tablespoon red shallot (finely diced)
1/2 tablespoon potato starch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
2 chilies (long deseeded finely sliced into strips)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
basil leaves (Asian 2 handfuls)

1
In a saucepan bring water to the boil, add lemongrass and pippies and cover and cook until pippies open slightly (roughly 4 minutes).
2
In a bowl, add sugar, fish sauce and oyster sauce and mix until sugar dissolves and set aside.
3
Strain the pippies, reserving the broth.
4
Heat a wok to high, add oil, garlic and red shallots, followed by the pippies, and then wok toss for 1 minute.
5
Add the sauce and 3 tablespoons of the pippie broth and toss for a further minute and then add the dissolved potato starch and then add the chilli, pepper and asian basil and toss to combine.
6
Enjoy with a beer.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lemongrass (stalk bruised and sliced into 5cm lengths), 1 cup water, 500 g cockles, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Pippies (Clams) Wok-Tossed With Chilli And Asian Basil ((Nhieu X falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pippies (Clams) Wok-Tossed With Chilli And Asian Basil ((Nhieu X

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