spicy fried clams

Recipe from Lao Dong Bei's Youtube Channel

View the author's original recipe video HERE

This is a very famous appetizer to accompany alcoholic drinks. The freshness of the clams and the spiciness of the seasoning blend together perfectly, making it irresistible.

Ingredients

Clams
Dried red chili peppers (3-4), sliced into thin strips
Garlic
Soy sauce
Cornstarch
Salt
Cilantro

Procedures

Cut 2 stalks of cilantro into segments, mince 4-5 cloves of garlic, and slice 3-4 dried red chili peppers into thin strips.
Boil a pot of water and add the clams. Remove the clams from the water when you see them open up.
Heat oil in a wok or pan, then add the sliced dried red chili peppers.
When you smell the aroma of the chili peppers, add the minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
Add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and half a teaspoon of salt. Stir well and then add the clams to the wok, tossing everything together.
Add the chopped cilantro to the wok and continue stirring.
Mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth, then pour the mixture into the wok and stir until the sauce thickens.
Serve the Clam Stir-Fry with Spicy Sauce on a plate.