Chiu Chow Chilli Oil Clams

Dive into a bowl of spicy, savory goodness with these Chiu Chow Chilli Oil Clams! Succulent clams are cooked to perfection in a wok with fragrant ginger, garlic, and black bean sauce, then tossed in a fiery chili oil and oyster sauce blend. Topped with colorful capsicums and a sprinkle of fresh coriander, this dish is an explosion of flavor and texture.

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Chiu Chow Chilli Oil Clams

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Chef Leslie
Savor the irresistible flavors of Chiu Chow Chilli Oil Clams! Tender clams infused with aromatic spices, fiery chili oil, and a hint of oyster sauce. A quick and easy dish that's bursting with umami.
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Ingredients

Main Ingredient

  • 400 g clams
  • 50 g red capsicum diamond cut
  • 50 g yellow capsicum diamond cut
  • 10 g spring onion 4cm long
  • 5 g ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon black bean
  • 1 long red chilli
  • A handful coriander

Seasoning sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Lee Kum Kee Chiu Chow Style Chilli Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Lee Kum Kee Panda Brand Oyster Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Lee Kum Kee Premium Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Thickening liquid

  • 1 teaspoon potato starch
  • 80 ml water

Instructions

  • Cut all the vegetables and set aside.
  • Combine the seasoning ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • Fill a pot with enough water to cook the clam. Bring the water to a boil, then cook the clam for 5 minutes until all open the shells. Strain clams and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a hot wok over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and black bean stirfry for about 20 seconds until fragrant. Add seasoning sauce, and stir-fry until all ingredients mix well and fragrant.
  • Add clams, red and yellow capsicum and toss until all is well combined.
  • Cover and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Open the lid, add thickening liquid into the wok, mix well, cook for 20 seconds and reduce the sauce a little bit.
  • Serve the clams in a bowl, and pour the sauce over the clams. Garnish with red chilli and julienne spring onion.

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