Steamed Clams with Fish Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 pounds clams
• ¼ cup fish sauce
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 stalks green onions
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Scrub the 2 pounds clams under cold water and discard any that are open or cracked. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, stir together the 1/4 cup fish sauce, 1/2 cup water, and 1 tablespoon sugar until the sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Mince the 3 garlic cloves and slice the 4 green onions, separating white and green parts. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add the garlic and white parts of the green onions; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add the clams and the fish sauce mixture to the pot. Cover and steam until the clams open, about 5-7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally. Discard any clams that stay closed.

5. 5

   Stir in the green parts of the green onions and the 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Serve immediately with the cooking liquid spooned over the top.

Tools you’ll need

• Large pot with lid
• Small bowl
• Chef's knife
• Cutting board

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