Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Steamed Dishes
Steamed Lime
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 1kg clams, scrubbed and purged
- • 2 limes, juiced and zested
- • 3 slices ginger, julienned
- • 4 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 bird's eye chili, sliced
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1/2 tsp sugar
- • 2 tbsp chopped coriander
- • 150ml water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Purge the clams in salted water for 30 minutes, then scrub them clean.
2
Phase 2
Combine the water, ginger, garlic, and half the lime juice in a wide pot.
3
Phase 3
Add the clams, cover, and steam over high heat until the shells open, about 5 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the fish sauce, sugar, lime zest, and chili, tossing the clams in the liquid.
5
Phase 5
Squeeze the remaining lime juice over the top, scatter with coriander, and serve immediately.