Chiu Chow Chilli Oil Clams
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Cook Time: 40 minutes 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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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
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.