Grilled Hamaguri Clams
This is a dish of flavor-packed grilled clams, where the adductor muscles of fresh, live Hamaguri are loosened beforehand and then grilled on a wire rack. Grill them until fragrant without spilling the overflowing clam juices, and finish by squeezing citrus over them to enjoy with warm sake.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Detach the hinge of the live clam, insert a spatula to cut the adductor muscles, and open the shell. → Place the meat back into the bottom shell and grill on a concave wire rack for 1-2 minutes. → Serve on a dish layered with salt, squeeze citrus over it, and enjoy.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Detach the hinge of the live clam, insert a spatula to cut the adductor muscles, and open the shell. → Place the meat back into the bottom shell and grill on a concave wire rack for 1-2 minutes. → Serve on a dish layered with salt, squeeze citrus over it, and enjoy.
Introduction
This is a dish of flavor-packed grilled clams, where the adductor muscles of fresh, live Hamaguri are loosened beforehand and then grilled on a wire rack. Grill them until fragrant without spilling the overflowing clam juices, and finish by squeezing citrus over them to enjoy with warm sake.
Step 1
Select live clams (clams that close when touched are fresh. Avoid any that remain open and do not move).
Step 2
Pry off the hinge on the side opposite the clam's mouth, use that gap to insert a spatula or knife, and locate the adductor muscles to slice them and open the shell.
Step 3
Detach the adductor muscle from the other shell (the bottom shell), arrange the meat, and place it back inside the shell.
Step 4
Sprinkle salt on the outside of the top shell that was removed.
Step 5
To prevent the juices from spilling, stabilize the clam on a grilling rack with a concave center and place it over the heat.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
⚠️ Always use live Hamaguri (avoid any that do not close when touched).
💡 When grilling, it is crucial to use a concave rack to keep the shells level so the precious clam juice does not spill out.
💡 Placing the clams on a bed of salt in the serving dish keeps the round shells stable, allowing you to enjoy the hot juice safely without spilling.
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