Sesame Fried Clams
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 dozen littleneck clams, shucked
- 1 large egg
- 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1⁄4 cup club soda or 1/4 cup seltzer water
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted, cooled
- 1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- vegetable oil or peanut oil, for deep-frying
- rice vinegar
directions
- Rinse clams. Drain well, then dry thoroughly with paper towels. (Important! If clams are not completely dry before coating, they will sputter violently when added to hot oil.).
- Whisk egg in small bowl. Add flour, club soda, sesame seeds and oil, and baking powder; whisk until completely blended.
- Heat 2 inches oil in deep medium skillet to 375 degrees. Dip 6 dry clams into batter, then add to oil. Fry, turning once, until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in oven while frying remaining clams.
- Serve clams as appetizer and drizzle with vinegar.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!