A large live clam with a smooth, golden-toned shell. At 6-10 pieces per kilogram, each clam is a generous size. It brings a clean taste of the sea to a family dinner, a hot pot or a weekend cook-up at home.
Description:
Our Live Yellow Clam (黄贝) has sweet, mildly briny meat with a firm, springy bite. The flesh is meaty, so one clam gives a satisfying mouthful. Its natural juices make a light, savoury broth when the clams open in the pan.
Product Details:
Origin: China
Size: 6-10 pieces per kg
Status: Live
Sold by: 1kg
Taste Profile: Sweet and mildly briny, with a firm, springy texture
Cooking Suggestions:
Steamed: Steam with sliced ginger, spring onion and a splash of Shaoxing rice wine for 8-10 minutes, until the shells open.
Stir-fried: Wok-fry with garlic and chilli, or with black bean sauce, until the shells open.
Soup or Congee: Add to a simmering broth or congee in the last few minutes for natural sweetness.
Garlic Pasta: Cook in olive oil, garlic and white wine, then toss with spaghetti and parsley.
Cleaning & Purging:
Scrub the shells under cold running water.
Soak in cold salted water (about 1 tablespoon of salt per litre) for 30-60 minutes to release sand.
Lift the clams out of the water, so the sand stays behind.
Storage & Handling:
Keep chilled in the refrigerator, covered with a damp cloth. Do not seal in an airtight bag or store in fresh water.
Cook within 1-2 days for the best taste.
Discard any clam with a cracked shell, or one that stays open when tapped.
Cook thoroughly. Discard any clam that does not open after cooking.
