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The most delicious food in the world: Steps to make stir-fried clams with lettuce
Nantong local specialty, the freshest in the world
Use a small knife to split (split open) the clams and extract the meat. Collect the clam juice; don't waste it, as it's the source of freshness.
Put water in a basin, then add the clam meat and rinse it, but don't wash it with water. This step can wash away the sand in the clam meat.
Keep the clam juice and let it settle.
Clams are scooped out and set aside.
Use this type of green lettuce, as it has a more delicate aroma; in some places, it's also called fragrant lettuce.
Lettuce slices
Tear the soaked wood ear mushrooms into pieces the size of lettuce slices. You can also use seafood mushrooms, white jade mushrooms, or similar substitutes.
Rice wine from Rugao, Nantong is preferred; the brand doesn't matter, just use the simplest and cheapest kind. If you don't have that, you can use fermented rice water or rice wine juice.
Mince a slice of ginger.
Heat oil in a wok, add minced ginger
Quickly slice open the clam meat, then add rice wine.
Set aside, then pour in the lettuce and wood ear mushrooms.
Stir-fry evenly, add a little salt, but not too much.
Pour in the clam juice; the sediment at the bottom is sand, so be careful not to shake it.
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Continue stir-frying until the lettuce is slightly softened. Sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving. If you like white pepper, you can also add some white pepper powder.
The lettuce was fragrant, the soup was delicious, and the clams were plump and juicy.
Tips for stir-frying clams with lettuce – the most delicious food in the world
1. Regarding the amount of salt, those who usually prefer a stronger flavor should add less salt, otherwise it will affect the aroma of the lettuce and the freshness of the whole dish. Those who prefer a milder flavor should add salt as usual. If you're unsure, add a little salt first, taste it, and then decide whether to add more. 2. When removing the clam meat, be sure to keep the juice; it will double the freshness. 3. Do not overcook the clam meat.
