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Japanese|Mushrooms|Seafood|Summer|Vegetables|あさりとゴーヤの煮浸し

Simmered Clams and Bitter Melon

Culinary Studio Karinary Art 2020.July

Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Jukusei Namazake Wa Lightly Sparkling

Ingredients

Clams 200g ... Purge sand
Bitter melon (goya) 100g ... Cut lengthwise, remove seeds and pith
White maitake mushrooms 50g ... Tear into pieces

Seasoning

Sake 3-1/2 tbsp
Salt To taste
Mikawa roasted sake To taste

Instructions

  1. Place clams and sake in a pot over medium-low heat. When the shells begin to open, add white maitake mushrooms, cover, and heat for another 30 seconds. Remove clams and mushrooms, and strain the steaming liquid.
  2. Thinly slice the bitter melon, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse briefly with water and squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. Mix the bitter melon, clams, and maitake mushrooms with the strained clam steaming liquid. Adjust flavor with Mikawa roasted sake and let soak.