🇲🇭 Marshallese Cuisine

Joklap Joot

Marshallese Clam Soup

Prep Time 20 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Medium

Calories 193 kcal

A briny, comforting soup of freshly harvested giant clams simmered in coconut milk with garlic and lime, eaten straight from coconut shell bowls.

Ingredients

500g fresh clam meat (giant clam or similar)
400ml coconut milk
500ml water
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 onion, diced
2 limes, juiced
Salt and pepper
Fresh green onions

Instructions

1 Clean clam meat thoroughly and cut into bite-sized pieces.
2 Bring water to a boil in a large pot, add onion and garlic, simmer 5 minutes.
3 Add coconut milk and return to a gentle simmer.
4 Add clam pieces and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender (do not overcook).
5 Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
6 Ladle into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions.

Did You Know?

Giant clams in the Marshall Islands can live over 100 years and grow to weigh more than 200 kilograms.