HOW TO COOK MANILA CLAMS

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth maintains flavor while being non-alcoholic.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar richness.

Store clams in the fridge with a damp cloth for up to five to seven days.

Check clams for freshness by tapping them on the counter and squeezing; if they close, they're good to eat.

Melt butter in a pot.

Add shallots and garlic to the melted butter and sauté briefly.

Add the clams to the pot immediately after the garlic and shallots.

Season the clams with salt and a couple pinches of pepper.

Add Italian parsley and a splash of white wine to the pot.

Cover and steam the clams for about three to five minutes until they open.

Stack the cooked clams nicely for serving.

Pour the spicy broth over the stacked clams.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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