Jul 13 2026
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Manila Clams Recipe

Inspired by The Original Roy's in Hawaii Kai
Time30m
Serves4

Curry, Portuguese Sausage, Hon Shimeji Mushrooms

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Meat

Mushrooms

Spices & Seasonings

Liquids

Others

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the clams

    Rinse the Manila clams under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any sand or grit.

  2. 2

    Slice the sausage

    Slice the Portuguese sausage into thin rounds.

  3. 3

    Prepare the garlic and ginger

    Mince the garlic cloves and grate the ginger.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté the sausage

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced Portuguese sausage and sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 5

    Add aromatics

    Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and sauté for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 6

    Add mushrooms and seasoning

    Stir in the Hon Shimeji mushrooms and curry powder. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.

  4. 7

    Combine liquids

    Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  5. 8

    Add clams

    Add the cleaned Manila clams to the pot. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the clams open.

  6. 9

    Season and serve

    Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

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