Okjubu's Clam Steamed with White Wine

A refreshing and slightly spicy clam stew simmered with the rich aroma of olive oil and butter, and the clean finish of white wine that eliminates fishy odors.

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those who want to make a simple yet elegant appetizer at home
  • Fans of refreshing and spicy clam soups

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • clams 500g
  • olive oil generously
  • butter 1 tablespoon
  • garlic 5~6 cloves
  • green chili pepper 1~2 pieces
  • white wine 1/2 cup
  • water 1 cup
  • scallion a little
  • salt a little

Recipe 🍳

  1. Dissolve 4 tablespoons of salt in 1 liter of water, add clams, cover with a black bag to keep dark, and soak to purge impurities. Rinse thoroughly under running water to remove any residue.
  2. Slice garlic thinly. Chop green chili peppers and scallions finely.
  3. Heat generous amount of olive oil in a pan, then add 1 tablespoon of butter, sliced garlic, and green chili peppers. Sauté until fragrant.
  4. Add the soaked clams and stir-fry lightly, then pour in white wine to evaporate alcohol and eliminate fishy odor.
  5. Add 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt (or seafood stock), cover the pan, and simmer until clams open their shells.
  6. Once clams have opened, add chopped scallions and simmer briefly to finish.
  1. Soak clams in salted water and rinse well.
  2. Sauté olive oil, butter, sliced garlic, and chili peppers in a pan to release fragrance.
  3. Add clams and stir-fry, then pour in white wine to remove off-flavors.
  4. Add water and salt, cover, and simmer.
  5. When clams open, add scallions and finish cooking.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Covering clams with a black bag during soaking mimics their natural muddy environment, encouraging them to expel more impurities.
  • White wine can be substituted with soju or cheongju, but using white wine adds a distinctive aromatic depth, giving the dish a more refined taste.
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