Clam Soup

Name: Clam Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Palauan
Ingredients: 400g clam meat, sliced; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 onion, diced; 2 slices ginger; 1 cup water; 1 lime, juiced; Salt to taste; 2 green onions

Clam Soup (klam soop)

Giant Clam Coconut Soup

⏱ Prep Time 15 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 290 kcal

Giant clam meat simmered in coconut milk with lime and ginger. A rich seafood soup.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 24.0g

Carbs 8.0g

Fat 18.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ shellfish

Equipment Needed

pot knife

Presentation Guide

Vessel: bowl

Garnishes: green onion, lime

Accompaniments: coconut rice

Ingredients

400g clam meat, sliced
2 cups coconut milk
1 onion, diced
2 slices ginger
1 cup water
1 lime, juiced
Salt to taste
2 green onions

Instructions

1
Slice clam meat thinly.
2
Saute onion and ginger.
3
Add coconut milk and water.
4
Bring to simmer.
5
Add clam slices, cook 8 minutes.
6
Season with lime, salt, garnish with green onion.

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Did You Know?

Palau's giant clams can weigh over 200kg and live for over 100 years.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

pot
knife

Garnishing

green onion, lime

Accompaniments

coconut rice

The Story Behind Clam Soup

Giant clams have been harvested from Palau's lagoons for thousands of years. The sweet, firm meat is a treasured ingredient in Palauan cooking.

Cooking clam in coconut milk creates a rich, satisfying soup that showcases the ocean's bounty.

Conservation laws now regulate clam harvesting to ensure sustainable populations.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dinner 📜 Origins: Ancient

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