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Vietnamese Baby Clam Rice (Cơm Hến) Recipe

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A traditional Vietnamese dish made with baby clams, rice, and a variety of fresh herbs and spices.
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Preparation Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Frying Pan
  • Strainer

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rice cooked
  • 1 lb Baby clams cleaned
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Fresh herbs chopped (cilantro, mint, basil)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions
 

  • 1. Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
  • 2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the baby clams. Cook until they open, then drain and set aside.
  • 3. In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  • 4. Add the cooked clams to the pan, along with fish sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • 5. Serve the clams over the cooked rice, garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of herbs and spices to your taste.

Nutrition

CALORIES: 350kcalCARBOHYDRATES: 50gPROTEIN: 20gFAT: 10gSATURATED FAT: 2gCHOLESTEROL: 50mgSODIUM: 800mgPOTASSIUM: 400mgFIBER: 2gSUGAR: 1gVITAMIN A: 500IUVITAMIN C: 20mgCALCIUM: 100mgIRON: 5mg
Keyword Clam Rice, Seafood, Vietnamese
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