Steamed Bamboo Clams, garnished with fried garlic and chilli.

I saw some bamboo clams in the market today and decided to give it a go. It was yummy and fast to cook! Under 2 mins!

I havent cook any before because i never knew what they were called in Cantonese in Hong Kong. It was only because this lady was ordering some for her steamboat that piqued my interest as she was calling out a name I have never heard before. Then Viola! Saw those lovely fresh live clams!

I asked the fishmonger for cooking instructions and it's sooooo freaking easy and cheap.All it took was to steam them for 2-3 mins with ginger slices and they are done!

What I did was to fry some chopped garlics, deseeded chopped chilli in some coconut oil. When the clams were done after 2 mins, I scooped the fried ingredients and together with the oil, drizzle over the clams as in the photo. After which, for those who prefer some sauce to go with, mix 1/2 teaspoon of soysauce with some water and drizzle over the clams as well. Garnish with spring onion as well. Done!

Steamed bamboo clams

A yummy dish served under 5 mins!

Tip: The garlic gives it a nice roasty crunch and the chilli after frying is no longer spicy. However if you want to retain that spicy effect, fry the chilli separately and remove from frying oil before it loses the redness.