Korean Steamed Clams Appetizer Recipes

KOREAN STEAMED CLAMS APPETIZER

Steps:

• Discard any clams that do not close when you give them a good rap (don't smash them) Scrub them twinkly clean.
• In a large pot (big enough to hold the clams in a single layer) bring 1 cup of salted water to a boil and drop in the clams, cover and steam for 6 minutes or until the clams open (if any clams do not open discard) Meanwhile whisk together the remaining ingredients.
• Remove clams and drain.
• Remove 1 part of the shell so the clams are sitting in a half shell, loosen the clam with a twist of a knife Pour a little of the sauce onto each clam.
• Serve hot or cold.

INSTANT POT JOGAETANG

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve ¼ cup of kosher salt in 4 cups of cold water. Add the clams and cover in the salt bath. Discard any floating clams. Soak for 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• Transfer one clam at a time to a strainer, leaving behind the sand that collects at the bottom of the bowl. Rinse the clams and clean with a kitchen brush under running cold water and drain.
• Add dashima and 3 cups water to the inner pot of your Instant Pot. Press Sauté on High. Simmer the broth to a boil, about 3 minutes. Using tongs, remove dashima.
• Add the clams, garlic, jalapeño, and chile pepper to the inner pot.
• Turn and lock the lid and move the steam release valve to the sealed position. Select Pressure Cook on High and program for 1 minute. When the cooking is complete, quick-release manually. Unlock and carefully remove the lid. The clams should be cooked and shells open.
• Add salt and black pepper to taste. Transfer to a bowl and top with scallion slices. Serve immediately with rice and banchan.