Five-spice clams

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Soak the clams in salt water to allow them to expel the sand.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Homemade beef tallow broth (you can also use Chongqing hot pot base as a substitute).

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Beer can enhance flavor and remove odors.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Mince ginger, garlic, and small red chilies.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Onion cut into chunks

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Potato slices, rinsed and placed at the bottom of a bowl

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Heat oil in a wok, add ginger, garlic, and other seasonings and stir-fry until fragrant. Add clams and stir-fry briefly, then add beer and simmer for about 3 minutes. Add scallions and onions, and thicken with a little cornstarch slurry before serving. This will enhance the flavor.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Remove from heat