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    PORTUGUESE CLAMS STEW RECIPE with chorizo and white wine sauce

    The Portuguese clams stew is a classic of the Lusitanian cuisine. The pairing with cured chorizo is surprisingly delicious, and the cilantro leaves give to this dish tasty a note of freshness!

    PORTUGUESE CLAMS STEW with Chorizo and white wine sauce

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    • 50 Big clams (or 80 small clams)
    • 3 oz (85 g) chorizo
    • 1 small white onion
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • ½ cup (125 ml) white wine
    • 1 little bunch cilantro
    • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

    PORTUGUESE CLAMS with Chorizo and white wine sauce

    CLAMS STEW IN LISBON

     

    The clams stew with chorizo is a typical recipe of the Portuguese cuisine. Indeed, the ingredients of this delicious dish are prevalent and popular in Portugal: clams, cilantro, and chorizo. The pairing of pork meat with clams is particularly traditional and protagonist of another classic dish: the Carne de Porco à Alenteja.

    I tried the Portuguese clams stew for the first time in Lisbon, at the restaurant Taberna Da Rua Das Flores, and it has been love at the first bite!

    PORTUGUESE CLAMS STEW with Chorizo and white wine sauce

    CLEANING THE CLAMS

    Even if it’s possible to make the Portuguese clams stew with canned or frozen clams, I strongly suggest you to use live clams. The process will be longer, but the taste will pay off! If you decide to use live clams, cook them as soon as possible: the more you wait, the more will be difficult to clean the sand out of clams.

    First of all, check them one by one and discard any opened or shell broken. After that, rinse the clams under running water. Now, dissolve 4 tbsp of sea salt into 4 Qt of drinking cold water, whisking with a wooden spoon. Then, place the clams into a non-metallic bowl and cover with the salted water: if the clams are not entirely submerged, add more salted water. Finally, store the bowl in the back of the fridge. Let the clams expel sand and dirt at least 2 hours up to 3 hours.

    In this process, it is critical protect the clams against loud noises, highlights, and sudden movements.

    PORTUGUESE CLAMS with Chorizo and white wine sauce

    ONION AND GARLIC SAUCE

    First of all, peel and slice the onion finely, then peel the garlic cloves. After that, pour 3 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil into a saucepan big enough to contain the clams, and place over medium heat. Now, sautè the onions and garlic until pale golden and translucent. Finally, transfer the vegetables into a mixer and blend until smooth and consistent.

    PORTUGUESE CLAMS with Chorizo and white wine sauce

    STIR-FRIED CHORIZO

    Now, slice the chorizo, and cut the slices into halves. After that, pour 1 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil into the saucepan, and stir-fry the chorizo until the surface becomes golden and crunchy, but the inner is still soft.

    PORTUGUESE CLAMS with Chorizo and white wine sauce

    PORTUGUESE CLAMS STEW

    Once cleaned, rinse again thoroughly the clams one to one under running water, then pour them into the saucepan along with the seared chorizo and cook a couple of minutes. Now, raise the flame and baste with the white wine. Let the alcoholic part of the wine evaporate, then low the flame to medium, and add the onion and garlic sauce. Finally, stir, close the saucepan with a lid, and cook until the clams open their shells. Discard any unopened clams.

    Eventually, garnish with the leaves of a small bunch of cilantro and serve immediately.

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    PORTUGUESE CLAMS with Chorizo and white wine sauce

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    PORTUGUESE CLAMS STEW with chorizo and white wine sauce
     
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    Prep time
    45 mins
    Total time
    45 mins
     
    Author: Filippo Trapella - philosokitchen.com
    Recipe type: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Portuguese
    Serves: 4
    Ingredients
    • 50 Big clams (or 80 small clams)
    • 3 oz (85 g) chorizo
    • 1 small white onion
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • ½ cup (125 ml) white wine
    • 1 little bunch cilantro
    • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
    Instructions
    1. CLEANING THE CLAMS
      Even if it’s possible to make the Portuguese clams stew with canned or frozen clams, I strongly suggest you to use live clams. The process will be longer, but the taste will pay off! If you decide to use live clams, cook them as soon as possible: the more you wait, the more will be difficult to clean the sand out of clams.
      First of all, check them one by one and discard any opened or shell broken. After that, rinse the clams under running water. Now, dissolve 4 tbsp of sea salt into 4 Qt of drinking cold water, whisking with a wooden spoon. Then, place the clams into a non-metallic bowl and cover with the salted water: if the clams are not entirely submerged, add more salted water. Finally, store the bowl in the back of the fridge. Let the clams expel sand and dirt at least 2 hours up to 3 hours.
      In this process, it is critical protect the clams against loud noises, highlights, and sudden movements.
    2. ONION AND GARLIC SAUCE
      First of all, peel and slice the onion finely, then peel the garlic cloves. After that, pour 3 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil into a saucepan big enough to contain the clams, and place over medium heat. Now, sautè the onions and garlic until pale golden and translucent. Finally, transfer the vegetables into a mixer and blend until smooth and consistent.
    3. STIR-FRIED CHORIZO
      Now, slice the chorizo, and cut the slices into halves. After that, pour 1 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil into the saucepan, and stir-fry the chorizo until the surface becomes golden and crunchy, but the inner is still soft.
    4. PORTUGUESE CLAMS STEW
      Once cleaned, rinse again thoroughly the clams one to one under running water, then pour them into the saucepan along with the seared chorizo and cook a couple of minutes. Now, raise the flame and baste with the white wine. Let the alcoholic part of the wine evaporate, then low the flame to medium, and add the onion and garlic sauce. Finally, stir, close the saucepan with a lid, and cook until the clams open their shells. Discard any unopened clams.
      Eventually, garnish with the leaves of a small bunch of cilantro and serve immediately.
    3.5.3229

    PORTUGUESE CLAMS STEW RECIPE with chorizo and white wine sauce

     

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    1. Tony Spicijaric says

      April 19, 2019 at 12:29 am

      Really good and tasty recipe

      Reply
      • Filippo Trapella says

        April 19, 2019 at 7:25 am

        Thanks Tony 🙂

        Happy cooking!
        F.

        Reply
    2. Jennifer says

      May 06, 2019 at 11:34 am

      Wonderful ♡♡♡

      Reply
      • Filippo Trapella says

        May 06, 2019 at 11:38 am

        Thank you Jennifer 🙂

        Happy cooking!

        F.

        Reply
    3. Mahroo says

      February 03, 2022 at 6:09 am

      I'm interested in learning

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