Best 7 Thai Clams In Coconut Broth Recipes

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Thai clams in coconut broth, also known as "hoy lai phrik khing", is a beloved Thai dish that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. A symphony of aromatic ingredients, including pungent galangal, fragrant lemongrass, zesty kaffir lime leaves, and fiery chilies, dance together in a rich and creamy coconut broth. Succulent clams, with their briny sweetness, take center stage, absorbing the vibrant flavors of the broth. Whether you're a seasoned Thai food enthusiast or new to exploring the culinary delights of Southeast Asia, this dish promises an unforgettable taste adventure.

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THAI CLAMS IN A COCONUT, GINGER & LIME BROTH



Thai Clams in a Coconut, Ginger & Lime Broth image

Provided by Rachael Bryant / Meatified

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lbs / 1360 g littleneck clams
1 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger
4 large cloves of garlic
1 medium shallot
4 inch piece of fresh lemongrass
1/3 cup / 5 g fresh Thai basil leaves (see note)
1 tbsp / 15 ml avocado oil
1 2/3 cups / 400 ml coconut milk
3 dried kaffir lime leaves
1 tsp / 5 ml gluten free fish sauce
Optional: 1 tsp / 1 g dried Thai basil leaves (see note)
2 tbsp / 30 ml fresh lime juice
Thinly sliced radishes and green onions.

Steps:

  • CLEAN: Add the clams to a bowl and cover them with cold water. Let them soak for 15 minutes, then pour off the water, and recover them with more cold water. Fill a second bowl halfway with cold water. Use a stiff brush or sponge to remove any sand or debris from each individual clam and then drop them into the second bowl with clean water. Once the clams have been cleaned, tap any open clams on the side of the bowl and watch to see if they close. Discard any clams that do not close. Put the cleaned clams into the fridge while you prep the rest of your ingredients.
  • PREP: Scrape the skin from the ginger root with the back of a spoon, then peel the garlic cloves and shallot. Use a mandoline to slice the ginger and garlic finely, then mince the shallot. Use the back of your knife to bruise the fresh lemongrass and remove the tough, woody outer layers. Stack the basil leaves on top of each other, then roll them together to slice them finely into strips.
  • SIMMER: Add the oil to the bottom of a large pan over medium heat - whatever you use needs to be large enough to add the clams to later and have a lid. Add the ginger, garlic, shallot and lemongrass to the pan and cook for a minute or two, until fragrant, stirring to avoid any burning or color change. Add the coconut milk, fresh basil, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce and dried Thai basil (if using). Stir together and simmer gently on the stove top for 10 - 15 minutes, uncovered, to both infuse and reduce the coconut milk. Reducing the coconut milk down now means that it won't end up too watery later when the clams are added and release extra water into the broth.
  • STEAM: Remove and discard the lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. Drain the clams and rinse them to make sure you've gotten rid of any sand or grit, then add them to the coconut milk broth and cover the pan with a lid. Watch the heat to make sure that the coconut milk broth simmers but doesn't boil and cook until the clams have opened. Uncover the pan, discard any unopened clams and stir through the fresh lime juice. Serve the clams in the broth, with thinly sliced radishes and green onions to garnish. Don't forget to slurp up that broth with a spoon!

THAI CLAMS IN A COCONUT CURRY BROTH



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Fresh clams simmer in a fragrant broth of coconut milk, white wine and spices. Serve with rice or a crusty loaf of bread and a fresh green salad.

Provided by The Lovely Boat from Gorge Harbour

Categories     Main

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lbs clams
2 shallots (finely diced)
2 cloves of garlic
1 thumb fresh ginger (about 1 1/2 T minced)
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup white wine
2 t curry powder
1 can coconut milk
1 T honey (or other sweetener like palm sugar or brown sugar)
1 Thai red chili (minced (or a pinch of red pepper flakes))
1/4 t salt (or more to taste)
1 lime (zest and juice)
1/2 c cilantro (chopped)

Steps:

  • Dice shallots and mince garlic, ginger and chili. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a heavy pot. Sauté the shallots, then add the garlic, ginger and thai chili, cooking until fragrant, about one minute.
  • Deglaze the pan with the wine.
  • Add the curry powder and stir.
  • Pour in the coconut milk, chili, salt and honey and bring to a simmer.
  • Add in the clams and simmer until clams are opened up, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Finish by adding in the lime zest and juice and garnish with cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

FRAGRANT THAI-STYLE CLAMS IN COCONUT BROTH



Fragrant Thai-Style Clams in Coconut Broth image

The classic, highly aromatic Thai seasoning for seafood includes lemongrass, galangal, lime leaf, hot pepper and coconut milk. Spicy and refreshing, the bright-tasting broth is a mix of sweet, salty, sour and herbaceous. You may substitute mussels or prawns for the clams.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     quick, seafood, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 main course or 4 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 red onion, peeled, halved and sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons
2 cups chicken broth
1 stalk lemongrass, pale bottom part only, smashed and cut in thick diagonal slices
3 slices galangal, 1/4 inch thick (see note)
3 slices ginger, 1/4 inch thick
3 or 4 small hot Thai chiles, thinly sliced
4 makrut lime leaves, torn
1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 cup coconut milk
Salt, to taste
2 pounds small clams
1 cup roughly chopped cilantro, leaves and tender stems
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and tender green parts
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Add lemongrass, galangal, ginger, chiles, lime leaves, sugar and fish sauce. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add coconut milk, then taste broth for salt and adjust. (You may prepare up to this point 1 to 2 hours in advance and leave at room temperature.)
  • Bring mixture to a boil over high heat and add clams. Cover and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring once or twice, until all clams have opened.
  • Transfer clams to soup bowls. Strain broth if desired and ladle over clams. Sprinkle with cilantro and scallions. Squeeze lime over each bowl and serve with lime wedges.

THAI COCONUT & VEG BROTH



Thai coconut & veg broth image

Get a taste of Thai with this quick and easy noodle soup cooked all in one pan

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Soup

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ tbsp Thai red curry paste
1 tsp vegetable oil
1l vegetable stock
400ml can half-fat coconut milk
2 tsp brown sugar
175g medium egg noodles
2 carrots , cut into matchsticks
½ head Chinese leaf , sliced
½ x 300g bag beansprouts
6 cherry tomatoes , halved
juice 1 lime
3 spring onions , halved, then finely sliced lengthways
handful coriander , roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Place the curry paste in a large saucepan or wok with the oil. Fry for 1 min until fragrant. Tip in the vegetable stock, coconut milk and brown sugar. Simmer for 3 mins.
  • Add the noodles, carrots and Chinese leaf and simmer for 4-6 mins, until all are tender. Mix in beansprouts and tomatoes. Add lime juice to taste and some extra seasoning, if you like. Spoon into bowls and sprinkle with spring onions and coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 1.19 milligram of sodium

INSTANT POT THAI COCONUT CLAMS



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Check out this recipe for Thai-inspired clams that are salty, tangy, and rich from a coconut milk broth.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     Clam     Seafood     Instant Pot     Pressure Cooker     Super Bowl     Coconut     Shellfish     Appetizer     Dinner     Quick & Easy

Yield 4-6 servings as an appetizer, 2 servings as an entree

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon coconut oil
3 shallots, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 stalk fresh lemongrass
1/2 cup vegetable broth or chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 (1-inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and sliced
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/2 cup canned full-fat coconut milk (not refrigerated nondairy beverage)
2 pounds clams, scrubbed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 scallion (white and green parts), chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges, for squeezing

Steps:

  • Using the sauté function, heat the oil in the pressure cooker. Add the shallots and sauté until they are soft and browned at the edges, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, peel the outer layers from the lemongrass stalk and smash the inner core with the side of a heavy knife to bruise it (this helps release the flavor). Finely chop the core.
  • Add the lemongrass to the pot along with the stock, ginger, jalapeños, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, and then bring the sauce up to a simmer, and simmer for 1 minute. Stir in the coconut milk and simmer until it has reduced by a third and is beginning to thicken, 5 minutes.
  • Add the clams, cover, and cook on low pressure for 1 minute. Release the pressure manually. Discard any clams that didn't open. Taste the sauce, and season it with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the clams in bowls, spooning some broth over them and garnishing with the scallion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

COCONUT BROTH CLAMS RECIPE BY TASTY



Coconut Broth Clams Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: littleneck clam, cold water, sea salt, sourdough baguette, olive oil, sea salt, coconut oil, medium red onion, lemongrass, fresh ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, dry white wine, brown sugar, fish sauce, vegetable broth, full-fat coconut milk, scallion, fresh cilantro

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 lb littleneck clam, or manila clams, scrubbed
cold water, for soaking
3 tablespoons sea salt
1 sourdough baguette
olive oil, for brushing
sea salt, to taste
1 tablespoon coconut oil
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 large stalks lemongrass
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or 2 minced thai chilies
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce, or low sodium soy sauce
2 cups vegetable broth, or chicken broth
13 oz full-fat coconut milk, 1 can
scallion, thinly sliced
fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Pick through the clams and discard any that are open and do not close when firmly tapped-these clams are dead and should not be eaten. Add the rest to a colander.
  • Rinse and scrub the remaining live clams to remove any sand or barnacles from the shells.
  • Fill a bowl large enough to fit the colander with cold water and 3-4 tablespoons of salt for every 6 cups (1.5 liters) of water. Place the colander in the bowl of salt water and soak the clams for at least 1 hour, up to overnight, so they release any grit and sand. The colander allows the grit to fall to the bottom of the bowl. Live clams will filter the water while they push out any impurities in the process.
  • Transfer the clams in the colander to another large bowl of fresh water to desalt for 15-30 minutes.
  • Grill the bread: Slice the sourdough baguette into ½-inch (1 cm) pieces.
  • Brush each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  • Toast the bread on a grill pan over medium-high heat until golden brown and crusty, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
  • Make the coconut broth: Melt the coconut oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook until it starts to become translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Firmly tap the lemongrass stalks with a wooden spoon to bruise, which helps release aroma and flavor during cooking. Trim the ends, then slice into approximately 4-inch (10 cm) pieces.
  • Add the lemongrass to the wok, along with the ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Carefully pour in the white wine and stir to deglaze the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the brown sugar, fish sauce, vegetable broth, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the clams, return to a boil, and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until all of the clams are fully opened. If any clams remain closed, discard them.
  • Discard the lemongrass stalks and divide the clams and broth between serving bowls. Garnish with scallions and cilantro and serve with the grilled bread for dipping.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1273 calories, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 66 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 69 grams, Sugar 14 grams

CLAMS IN SPICY COCONUT-LIME BROTH



Clams in Spicy Coconut-Lime Broth image

Categories     Ginger     Herb     Shellfish     Quick & Easy     Lime     Coconut     Clam     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 large shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 1/2 cups bottled clam juice
1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup diced canned tomatoes with juices
1 jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon ginger, 1 teaspoon turmeric and 1/4 teaspoon cumin and stir 1 minute. Add clams, clam juice, coconut milk, tomatoes with their juices, jalapeño and lime peel and bring to boil. Cover and cook until clams open, about 7 minutes (discard any that do not open). Stir in lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer clams and sauce to bowl; sprinkle with green onions and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh clams: Look for clams with tightly closed shells. Avoid any clams with cracked or broken shells, as they may be contaminated.
  • Clean the clams thoroughly: Before cooking, soak the clams in cold water for 30 minutes to allow them to purge any sand or grit. Scrub the shells with a brush to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use a large pot: Clams will expand as they cook, so be sure to use a large pot to prevent overcrowding.
  • Simmer, don't boil: Bring the coconut broth to a simmer and then add the clams. Do not boil the broth, as this will toughen the clams.
  • Cook until the clams are just cooked through: Overcooked clams will be tough and chewy. Cook them just until the shells open, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Serve immediately: Clams are best served immediately after they are cooked. If you need to store them, let them cool completely and then refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Thai clams in coconut broth is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The combination of sweet coconut milk, savory broth, and tender clams is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood recipe, give Thai clams in coconut broth a try. You won't be disappointed!

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