Marinated Clams Recipe

Marinated Clams Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2/3 lbs small fresh clams

• 1/2 cup soy sauce

• 5 garlic cloves, mashed

• 1 hot red pepper, sliced diagonally

• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 3 tablespoons cooking wine or sherry

• 2 tablespoons cold boiled water

Method:

1. Place the clams in a bowl with water to cover and let stand for 6 hours. (Clams will rid themselves of sand)

2. Clean the clams and remove them to a heatproof bowl; add water to cover. Place the bowl in a wok; put 1 cup of water in the wok.

3. Cover and steam at low heat until the clams open to 1/6 inch. Remove the bowl of clams; drain. Transfer the clams to another deep bowl; add the rest of ingredients to marinate; refrigerate for 24 hours. Serve.