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.