Udon Noodles with Lemon Grass Clam Broth Recipe

Name: Udon Noodles with Lemon Grass Clam Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Canola oil; 2 pounds manila or little neck clams, cleaned; 6 stalks lemon grass, sliced, white part only; 4 slices ginger; 2 Thai bird chiles; 1 white onion sliced; 1/3 cup mirin; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 packages udon noodles; 1/2 pound spinach leaves; 1 tablespoon butter (optional, but really good); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Salt and white pepper to taste

Servings: persons

Canola oil
2 pounds manila or little neck clams, cleaned
6 stalks lemon grass, sliced, white part only
4 slices ginger
2 Thai bird chiles
1 white onion sliced
1/3 cup mirin
4 cups chicken stock
2 packages udon noodles
1/2 pound spinach leaves
1 tablespoon butter (optional, but really good)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and white pepper to taste

1
In a very hot stock pot, add 1 tablespoon oil, add clams and stir for 2 minutes.
2
Add lemon grass, ginger, chiles and onion and stir for 2 more minutes.
3
Season.
4
Deglaze with mirin and reduce liquid by 80 per cent.
5
Add chicken stock and turn heat down to simmer.
6
When clams are open, remove and continue slowly simmering the broth.
7
Check for seasoning.
8
Reduce broth by 20 per cent, which should take about 30 minutes, then strain.
9
Bring broth back to a boil; add udon, spinach, clams and butter.
10
Add lemon juice and serve in large bowls.

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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: Canola oil, 2 pounds manila or little neck clams, cleaned, 6 stalks lemon grass, sliced, white part only, 4 slices ginger, and more.

Yes, Udon Noodles with Lemon Grass Clam Broth 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.

Udon Noodles with Lemon Grass Clam Broth

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