Best Fragrant Thai Style Clams In Coconut Broth Recipes

THAI CLAMS IN A COCONUT, GINGER & LIME BROTH

Steps:

• CLEAN: Add the clams to a bowl and cover them with cold water. Let them soak for 15 minutes, then pour off the water, and recover them with more cold water. Fill a second bowl halfway with cold water. Use a stiff brush or sponge to remove any sand or debris from each individual clam and then drop them into the second bowl with clean water. Once the clams have been cleaned, tap any open clams on the side of the bowl and watch to see if they close. Discard any clams that do not close. Put the cleaned clams into the fridge while you prep the rest of your ingredients.
• PREP: Scrape the skin from the ginger root with the back of a spoon, then peel the garlic cloves and shallot. Use a mandoline to slice the ginger and garlic finely, then mince the shallot. Use the back of your knife to bruise the fresh lemongrass and remove the tough, woody outer layers. Stack the basil leaves on top of each other, then roll them together to slice them finely into strips.
• SIMMER: Add the oil to the bottom of a large pan over medium heat - whatever you use needs to be large enough to add the clams to later and have a lid. Add the ginger, garlic, shallot and lemongrass to the pan and cook for a minute or two, until fragrant, stirring to avoid any burning or color change. Add the coconut milk, fresh basil, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce and dried Thai basil (if using). Stir together and simmer gently on the stove top for 10 - 15 minutes, uncovered, to both infuse and reduce the coconut milk. Reducing the coconut milk down now means that it won't end up too watery later when the clams are added and release extra water into the broth.
• STEAM: Remove and discard the lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. Drain the clams and rinse them to make sure you've gotten rid of any sand or grit, then add them to the coconut milk broth and cover the pan with a lid. Watch the heat to make sure that the coconut milk broth simmers but doesn't boil and cook until the clams have opened. Uncover the pan, discard any unopened clams and stir through the fresh lime juice. Serve the clams in the broth, with thinly sliced radishes and green onions to garnish. Don't forget to slurp up that broth with a spoon!

COCONUT BROTH CLAMS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Pick through the clams and discard any that are open and do not close when firmly tapped-these clams are dead and should not be eaten. Add the rest to a colander.
• Rinse and scrub the remaining live clams to remove any sand or barnacles from the shells.
• Fill a bowl large enough to fit the colander with cold water and 3-4 tablespoons of salt for every 6 cups (1.5 liters) of water. Place the colander in the bowl of salt water and soak the clams for at least 1 hour, up to overnight, so they release any grit and sand. The colander allows the grit to fall to the bottom of the bowl. Live clams will filter the water while they push out any impurities in the process.
• Transfer the clams in the colander to another large bowl of fresh water to desalt for 15-30 minutes.
• Grill the bread: Slice the sourdough baguette into ½-inch (1 cm) pieces.
• Brush each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
• Toast the bread on a grill pan over medium-high heat until golden brown and crusty, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
• Make the coconut broth: Melt the coconut oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook until it starts to become translucent, about 3 minutes.
• Firmly tap the lemongrass stalks with a wooden spoon to bruise, which helps release aroma and flavor during cooking. Trim the ends, then slice into approximately 4-inch (10 cm) pieces.
• Add the lemongrass to the wok, along with the ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
• Carefully pour in the white wine and stir to deglaze the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
• Add the brown sugar, fish sauce, vegetable broth, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil.
• Add the clams, return to a boil, and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until all of the clams are fully opened. If any clams remain closed, discard them.
• Discard the lemongrass stalks and divide the clams and broth between serving bowls. Garnish with scallions and cilantro and serve with the grilled bread for dipping.
• Enjoy!

FRAGRANT THAI-STYLE CLAMS IN COCONUT BROTH

Steps:

• Heat coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
• Add lemongrass, galangal, ginger, chiles, lime leaves, sugar and fish sauce. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add coconut milk, then taste broth for salt and adjust. (You may prepare up to this point 1 to 2 hours in advance and leave at room temperature.)
• Bring mixture to a boil over high heat and add clams. Cover and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring once or twice, until all clams have opened.
• Transfer clams to soup bowls. Strain broth if desired and ladle over clams. Sprinkle with cilantro and scallions. Squeeze lime over each bowl and serve with lime wedges.

SPICY COCONUT MUSSELS WITH LEMONGRASS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in the bottom of a large pot until hot. Add the shallot, garlic, lemongrass and chile. Cook over medium heat until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the coconut milk and mussels. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the mussels have opened, 5 to 7 minutes (discard any mussels that remained closed). Remove from heat, and use a slotted spoon to transfer the mussels to a large bowl, leaving the liquid in the pot. Stir the lemon zest and juice, fish sauce and cilantro into the pot. Taste and add more fish sauce and/or lemon juice if needed (fish sauce provides the salt).
• As the mussels cook, heat the broiler. Place the croissants, cut side up, on a small baking sheet. Run under the broiler until just golden. Put the mussels in two wide, shallow bowls. Ladle the broth over them and serve with the croissants.