Clams Braised in Soy Sauce

Method

1. 1 Soak the clams in saltwater with chili peppers for 1 hour to allow them to release all the sand.
2. 2 Sauté the garlic and ginger in oil for 60 seconds, then add the clams and cover.
3. 3 The clams are braised using the clam juice they release, with only soy sauce added; adding more water would make the dish bland.
4. 4 Open the lid as soon as the clams begin to open their shells, then immediately scoop out the opened clams into a bowl.
5. 5 Add soy sauce and sugar to the water in the pot and simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. 6 Add the clams to the pan, shake for 20 seconds, then sprinkle with chili, green onions, and pepper.

With an appliance

• Microwave 25 min

  Replace step 2: put the clams with garlic and ginger in a bowl, cover loosely, and microwave at 800W for 3 minutes, removing each opened clam individually; steps 5-6 continue simmering the sauce until thickened, then add the clams back in for 20 seconds.