Nghêu, sò, ốc, hến are highly delicious and nutritious seafood options. In this cool weather, there’s nothing better than gathering around a pot of boiling clams, mussels, and snails. Carefully removing the shells, extracting the meat, and dipping it in either a sweet and sour fish sauce or a spicy salt and lemon mixture, you can truly indulge in the freshly cooked shells, blending perfectly with the tangy and spicy flavors of the sauce. Absolutely delightful!
But that’s not all, these seafood varieties also come with numerous nutritional benefits and can be prepared in various dishes to suit different palates. When it comes to cooking them, housewives need not worry as there are plenty of methods available. The simplest method involves either boiling or stir-frying them with butter, garlic, salt, and chili. The possibilities are endless for you to showcase your culinary skills.
The only concern lies in how to eliminate all the sand from the clams, mussels, and snails. Traditionally, people soak them overnight in water, some even add chili to speed up the process. However, this approach is time-consuming and is not suitable for sudden cravings.
Fortunately, there’s a solution. By using this method, clams and mussels can eliminate all the sand within just 2 hours. Here’s what you need to do:
Start by adding 1 tablespoon of salt to a bowl of water and soaking the clams or mussels. Place the bowl in a cool area and cover it with newspaper for 2 hours. This will allow the clams to open up and release all the sand. After 2 hours, transfer the clams and mussels to another bowl of water, being careful not to disturb any sand that may have settled. Gently rub the shells together with your hands to clean them.
Place the clams or mussels in a bowl of water with 1 tablespoon of salt. (Photo: wife’s cuisine)
Cover the bowl with newspaper and let it sit for about 2 hours. (Photo: wife’s cuisine)
Lastly, boil some water and add 1 small bowl of vinegar to the pot. Then, add the clams and mussels and let them boil. While boiling, gently stir them in one direction to dislodge any remaining sand. Once the clams and mussels are fully opened, carefully remove them from the pot. And that’s it, you’re done.
Serve the clams and mussels free of any sand. (Photo: wife’s cuisine)
Gently stir the pot in one direction to remove any remaining sand. (Photo: wife’s cuisine)
No more sand sticking to the shells. (Photo: wife’s cuisine)
(Source: wife’s cuisine)
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