Razor clams with fermented black beans and holy basil paste

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2teaspoonsGinger; minced
2teaspoonsGarlic; minced
2tablespoonsOlive oil
14Razor clams
2tablespoonsCilantro; chopped
4tablespoonsScallions
8Kafir lime leaves
10Thai Basil leaves
4tablespoonsFermented black beans
4tablespoonsSherry vinegar
8ouncesChicken stock
2tablespoonsHoly basil paste; (recipe follows)
6tablespoonsTomato concasse
½Lemon; plus wedges for
; garnish , Juice of
3tablespoonsButter
Salt and pepper
2cupsHoisin sauce
½cupRed curry paste
2tablespoonsChopped garlic
2tablespoonsChopped ginger
1cupBasil leaves
1cupFermented black beans
1cupCilantro
¼cupLemon juice

Directions

HOLY BASIL PASTE

Sweat ginger and garlic in oil, do not brown. Add the clams, cilantro, scallions, lime leaves, basil leaves, and black beans. Deglaze with the sherry and chicken stock. Cover and steam. Add holy basil paste, tomato concasse, lemon and butter. Adjust seasoning. Garnish with lemon wedges.

HOLY BASIL PASTE:

Combine ingredients in a blender and puree.

Converted by MC_Buster.

Per serving: 1868 Calories (kcal); 81g Total Fat; (38% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 267g Carbohydrate; 108mg Cholesterol; 10696mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); ½ Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; ½ Fruit; 15 Fat; 15 Other Carbohydrates

Recipe by: COOKING LIVE SHOW # CL9313 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.