Clear Shredded Ginger Clam Soup
This restorative Shredded Ginger Clam Soup delivers sweet, tender clams in a crystal-clear broth. Accented with garlic, sesame, and fresh green onions, it is the perfect quick dish to dispel the cold.
In many Asian households, clear clam soup is a beloved comfort food known for its ability to warm the body and soothe fatigue. The secret to its delicate flavor lies in a careful balance of aromatics—ginger to dispel the cold, and a touch of garlic to enrich the broth. Fast and foolproof, this homestyle favorite preserves the natural sweetness and plump tenderness of fresh clams without overcomplicating the cooking process.
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh clams
- 1 piece fresh ginger
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tbsp garlic and ginger sauce
- 800 ml hot water
- 1 tbsp rice wine
- 1 tbsp flavor syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1Slice the ginger
Place the fresh ginger on a cutting board and carefully slice it into thin shreds using a kitchen knife.
Tip: Soaking the shredded ginger in water afterward can help reduce its spicy intensity. - 2Chop the green onions
Take the green onions and slice them into small, bite-sized pieces on the cutting board, then set them aside.
Tip: Keep the slices uniform so they distribute evenly across the soup later. - 3Sauté the garlic and ginger sauce
Add a tablespoon of garlic and ginger sauce into a pan and gently stir-fry it using low heat to release the aroma.
Tip: Use low heat to prevent the sauce from burning before the water is added. - 4Add hot water and clams
Pour 800cc of hot water into the pan with the sautéed sauce, bring it to a rolling boil, and then add the fresh clams.
Tip: Ensure the water is hot so it reaches a boil quickly, maintaining the freshness of the ingredients. - 5Add rice wine to the clams
Pour a tablespoon of rice wine into the pot of boiling clams to enhance the aroma and remove any fishy taste.
Tip: Rice wine helps neutralize the fishy flavor and elevates the overall fragrance of the soup. - 6Season the soup broth
Add the prepared shredded ginger, flavor syrup, and a little sesame oil directly into the boiling soup broth, stirring evenly.
Tip: Shredded ginger is essential for this clam soup to dispel cold and enhance flavor. - 7Add chopped green onions
Stir in the freshly chopped green onions evenly into the hot clam soup right before finishing the dish.
Tip: Add the green onions at the very end to keep their color vibrant and fresh.
