Goan Curried Clams

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 medium onion
• 2 lbs clams (small hard shell clams such as littlenecks)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 4 tablespoons grated fresh coconut or 2 tablespoons dried unsweetened coconut

Recipe

• 1 scrub clams.
• 2 finely chop onion. in a 5 to 6 quart kettle, heat the vegetable oil until it is hot but not smoking. cook the onion and the ginger root, stirring occasionally until lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes. add spices and salt and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. add coconut milk and bring to a gentle boil. add clams and bring to a gentle boil once again, covered, stirring occasionally until clams are opened, 6 to 8 minutes. discard any unopened clams.
• 3 serve clams in bowls with cooking liquid. divide fresh lime juice among servings. garnish with cilantro and grated coconut.