Q: How long should the clams be cooked for? A: Cook the clams until they open up, which typically takes a few minutes once they are added to the hot oil with garlic.
Q: Can I substitute the chicken sauce with something else? A: Yes, you can use soy sauce or oyster sauce as an alternative to chicken sauce for a different flavor profile.
Garlic Clams with Chicken Sauce
Notes
- 400g Clams
- Appropriate amount of chicken sauce (preferably Tai Tai Le brand)
- 20g Vegetable oil
- 10g Cooking wine (preferably Tai Tai Le brand)
- Appropriate amount of garlic scapes
- 6 Garlic cloves
- Rinse the clams thoroughly to remove sand.
- Chop the garlic scapes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the clams to the pan.
- Add cooking wine to remove any fishy taste.
- Add the chicken sauce.
- Once the clams open, add the garlic scapes and stir well.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
- Rich in protein and minerals.
- Low in calories, making it a healthy seafood option.
- Contains garlic, which has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.