Fresh Clam Noodle Soup
Long Beans
Enjoy this comforting homestyle clam noodle soup featuring a rich, clear clam broth. It's packed with fresh clam meat, tender long beans, and fluffy scrambled eggs.
This homestyle clam noodle soup relies on a pure, briny broth made directly from fresh clams. By extracting the meat and using the residual cooking liquid, the dish captures the true essence of the sea. The addition of stir-fried long beans and a delicate swirl of eggs adds satisfying texture and heartiness to every bowl.
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh clams
- 200 g wheat or somen noodles
- 100 g long beans
- 2 eggs
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp seasoning sauce (or soy sauce)
- to taste salt
- as needed water
Instructions
- 1Boil the clams
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Add the fresh, cleaned clams to the boiling water.
Tip: Use enough water to create a flavorful broth for the noodle soup. - 2Remove the cooked clams
Once the clams have opened, they are cooked. Turn off the heat and use a strainer to scoop the clams out of the broth.
Tip: Keep the clam broth in the pot; it will be used as the base for the soup. - 3Extract the clam meat
Let the clams cool slightly, then carefully remove the clam meat from their shells and place the meat into a clean bowl.
Tip: Be careful not to damage the delicate clam meat while removing it from the shells. - 4Stir-fry aromatics and beans
Heat oil in a wok. Add the minced green onions followed by the sliced long beans and stir-fry until fragrant.
Tip: Stir-fry on medium-high heat to get the best flavor from the aromatics. - 5Season the stir-fry
Add oyster sauce and seasoning sauce to the wok with the beans and onions. Stir well to combine all flavors.
Tip: Adjust seasoning to your taste preferences. - 6Add the clam broth
Carefully pour the reserved clam broth into the wok with the stir-fried beans, making sure to leave any sandy sediment at the bottom of the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Tip: Ensure the broth is free from sediment for a clear, delicious soup. - 7Combine clams and broth
Take the removed clam meat and add it into the pot containing the seasoned, bubbling clam broth and long beans. Stir briefly to ensure the meat is evenly distributed and heated through in the savory soup.
Tip: Be gentle when adding the clam meat to avoid breaking up the delicate pieces.
