Stir-Fried Chip Chip

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Stir-Fried Chip Chip (Baby Clams)

"Chip chip" (also known as baby clams or small sea clams) is a delicious seafood dish with natural sweetness, enhanced by aromatic herbs and spices.
Recipe: Stir-Fried Chip Chip with Garlic or Lemongrass & Chili
Ingredients:

500g baby clams (chip chip)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 stalks lemongrass (finely chopped)
1 chili (optional, adjust to taste)
2 tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp seasoning powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp fish sauce
Green onions or Vietnamese coriander (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the baby clams:
Rinse the clams thoroughly with salt water multiple times to remove any sand.
Soak them in water with a few slices of chili for about an hour to help expel any remaining sand.

Stir-fry the clams:
Heat the oil in a pan, then add garlic (or lemongrass) and stir-fry until fragrant.
Add the baby clams and stir quickly over high heat.
Season with fish sauce, seasoning powder, sugar, pepper, and chili.
Stir well for about 3-5 minutes until the clams open up.

Finish and serve:
Sprinkle with chopped green onions or Vietnamese coriander, then turn off the heat.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes:

If any clams remain closed after cooking, discard them as they may have been dead before cooking.
For extra spiciness, add more chopped chili or chili sauce while stir-frying.