Japanese Clams (Sake Steamed Clams)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Course: Main Course
Servings: 2
Ingredients

    3/4 cup sake
    1 Tbsp ginger (julienned)
    1.5 lbs Manila Clams/Littleneck Clams (de-gritted)
    1 red chili pepper
    Freshly ground black pepper
    1 green onion/scallion (chopped)

Instructions

    In a large frying pan, add the sake and ginger and bring it
    to a boil.  Add the clams and a red chili pepper. Place the
    lid and steam on high heat for a few minutes until all the
    clams open.  Remove the lid and add freshly ground black
    pepper and green onion. Shake the pan to make sure the
    clams are not over-lapping each other.

    Serve with the soup and eat while warm.