Chewy and Tender Steamed Clams & Aromatic Clam Rice Bowl
Taste of the Sea! Steamed Clams and Clam Rice Bowl Recipe
Create a delightful seafood experience with these recipes for steamed clams and a hearty clam rice bowl, perfect for sharing with family. This is a wonderful way to enjoy seasonal clams.
Steamed Clams Ingredients- 200g fresh clams
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 2 Tbsp mirin (or cooking wine)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (or to taste)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (or to taste)
- A small amount of chopped chives (for garnish)
Clam Rice Bowl Ingredients- 150g prepared clam meat
- 1 bowl of warm rice
- 1 handful of fresh lettuce (torn or chopped)
- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp sesame oil (or to taste)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (or to taste)
- 150g prepared clam meat
- 1 bowl of warm rice
- 1 handful of fresh lettuce (torn or chopped)
- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp sesame oil (or to taste)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (or to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
[Steamed Clams] First, thoroughly clean the clams. Then, soak them in cold water with a pinch of salt for at least an hour to purge any sand. Rinse them under running water, scrubbing gently. In a pot, bring plenty of water to a rolling boil. Add the cleaned clams and cover with a lid. Steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until the clams open. Once open, remove them from the pot. To easily open the shells, insert a spoon or chopstick between the shells and twist gently. Be careful, as the clams will be hot! 
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, gochugaru, and mirin to make the seasoning sauce. Add the shucked clam meat to the prepared sauce and gently mix to coat. Finally, stir in the toasted sesame seeds and sesame oil for added flavor. Your delicious steamed clams are now ready! You can also add chopped green onions or red chili peppers for extra zest.
Step 3
[Clam Rice Bowl] Prepare the clam meat for the rice bowl. In a bowl, combine the clam meat, minced garlic, gochujang, vinegar, toasted sesame seeds, and sesame oil. Gently mix everything together until the clam meat is well coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; you can add a tiny bit of soy sauce if it’s not salty enough. 
Step 4
Place a bowl of warm rice and arrange the torn fresh lettuce attractively over the rice. Top generously with the seasoned clam mixture.
Step 5
Finally, sprinkle some whole sesame seeds over the top for an extra nutty aroma, making your clam rice bowl even more appetizing. For an added touch, you can also add shredded seaweed (gim).
