Vietnamese Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fresh lemongrass stalk, peeled; 1 teaspoon butter; 2 cups peeled baking potato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice; 3/4 cup chopped zucchini; 2 (6 1/2-ounce) cans chopped clams, drained; 2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced; 2/3 cup light coconut milk; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 fresh lemongrass stalk, peeled
1 teaspoon butter
2 cups peeled baking potato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice
3/4 cup chopped zucchini
2 (6 1/2-ounce) cans chopped clams, drained
2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced
2/3 cup light coconut milk
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1
Cut lemongrass stalk in half crosswise; coarsely crush using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
2
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add potato, onion, celery, ginger, and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until celery and onion are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in lemongrass, sugar, fish sauce, and clam juice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until potato is tender.
3
Stir in zucchini, clams, and chiles. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, lime juice, and cilantro; remove from heat. Remove lemongrass; discard.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 fresh lemongrass stalk, peeled, 1 teaspoon butter, 2 cups peeled baking potato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Clam Chowder 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.

Vietnamese Clam Chowder

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