Wintermelon Steamed Clams
HB-10783 · Hand-built original · Asian
Clams steamed over chunks of winter melon with ginger and Chinese cooking wine until the shells open and the melon softens.
AsianMain course15 minServes 3284 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic
Main ingredient: gin
Servings:3quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 1 slice Winter Melon (1.5 lb)
- 1.5 lb Clams (cleaned)
- 3 inch Ginger (thinly sliced )
- 1 tbsp Chinese Cooking Wine (Optional)
- 1 tsp White Pepper
Method
- Peel the winter melon, remove the seeds, and cut it into 1-inch pieces.
- Spread the melon in a pan and arrange the clams on top.
- Drizzle over the Chinese cooking wine if using, add a dash of the white pepper, and scatter the sliced ginger over the clams.
- Cover the pan, set it over medium-high heat, and cook 10 to 12 minutes until the clams open and the melon is soft.
- Serve the clams and melon together in their steaming juices.
Cook: 15 min · Total: 15 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
284 kcalCalories
34.4 gProtein
16.2 gCarbs
8.4 gFat
2 gSaturates
2.7 gFibre
2.7 gSugars
668 mgSodium
73 mgCholesterol
121 mgPotassium
134 mgCalcium
4.8 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data