Season’s Best Clam Salad (Tide Clams) and Clam Bibimbap Recipe (November-March Delicacy)
The Ultimate Side Dish & Drinking Snack Made with Delicious Seasonal Clams: Clam Salad and Clam Bibimbap
Experience the rich flavor of the sea that fills your mouth. Make a healthy and delicious side dish and snack with the most flavorful seasonal clams from November to March. The chewy clam meat combined with the sweet and spicy sauce makes it an irresistible rice thief. Enjoy it simply as a clam salad, or transform it into a hearty clam bibimbap by adding warm rice and seaweed. Dive into the charm of seasonal clams right now!
Main Ingredients- Fresh Tide Clams 800g
- 1 Cheongyang pepper (spicy Korean chili)
- 1 handful fresh chives (approx. 30g)
- 1 Tbsp coarse salt (for purging sand)
- 3 Tbsp cooking wine or mirin (to remove fishy odor)
- 1 Tbsp vinegar (for shine and sterilization)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for nutty flavor)
- 1 bowl warm cooked rice
- Seasoned roasted seaweed (for enhanced flavor)
Spicy & Sweet Soy Sauce Dressing- 4 Tbsp regular soy sauce (main seasoning)
- 1 Tbsp soup soy sauce (for umami)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (for savory aroma)
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar (to adjust sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp red chili flakes (to adjust spiciness)
- 4 Tbsp regular soy sauce (main seasoning)
- 1 Tbsp soup soy sauce (for umami)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (for savory aroma)
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar (to adjust sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp red chili flakes (to adjust spiciness)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start your delicious clam dish with fresh ones! First, rinse the clams thoroughly under running water 4-5 times to remove any dirt or impurities. Then, soak the clams in cold water with 1 Tbsp of coarse salt for about 30 minutes to purge any sand. If the water becomes cloudy, change it for better results. After purging, rinse the clams thoroughly again.
Step 2
The secret to perfectly cooked clams! Fill a pot with plenty of water, add 1 Tbsp of coarse salt, and bring it to a rolling boil. Once the water is boiling, add the prepared clams. Cook for about 2-3 minutes after they start to open. Be careful not to overcook, as they can become tough.
Step 3
Drain the cooked clams in a colander and let them cool slightly. While still warm, carefully extract the clam meat from the shells. Using a spoon or a clam shell can make this easier. Remove any shell fragments clinging to the meat for a clean presentation.
Step 4
Prepare the vegetables that will add flavor to your clam salad. Finely chop the Cheongyang pepper for a spicy kick and the chives for a fresh aroma. If serving to children, adjust the amount of chili pepper or omit it.
Step 5
Let’s make a delicious clam salad dressing! In a small bowl, combine 4 Tbsp of regular soy sauce, 1 Tbsp of soup soy sauce, 1 Tbsp of sesame oil, 0.5 Tbsp of sugar, and 1 Tbsp of red chili flakes. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed to create the dressing.
Step 6
Now, it’s time to combine all the ingredients for your tasty clam salad. Place the extracted clam meat, chopped Cheongyang pepper, and chives into a large mixing bowl.
Step 7
Pour all the prepared soy sauce dressing over the ingredients in the bowl.
Step 8
Gently mix everything together so that the clam meat and the dressing are evenly coated. Avoid mixing too vigorously, as this can break up the clam meat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed – add a little more soy sauce if it’s too bland or a touch more sugar if it’s not sweet enough.
Step 9
Transform your clam salad into a delicious clam bibimbap! Transfer about 3/4 of the finished clam salad to a serving bowl. Add 1 bowl of warm cooked rice on top and mix thoroughly with the clam salad until the rice is well combined with the flavorful dressing. Ensure every grain of rice is coated for maximum taste.
Step 10
Serve your carefully prepared clam salad and clam bibimbap attractively on a plate. The clam salad is perfect as a side dish, and the clam bibimbap makes for a satisfying meal on its own.
Step 11
Finally, sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds for an extra nutty flavor. You can also add crumbled seasoned roasted seaweed according to your preference for an enhanced taste experience. Enjoy your meal!
