Japanese Steamed Clams

Orginally published on September 13, 2008. Updated with new photos.

If you love Japanese restaurants, especially Japanese izakaya (casual restaurants serving yakitori, grilled foods and sake), I am sure you know this classic Japanese steamed clams dish. It’s called sari no sakamushi, a personal favorite that I never miss out whenever I dine at izakaya.

I first experienced Japanese izakaya dining when I visited Tokyo. During the trip, I had numerous meals at an izakaya in a small alley right next to my hotel. Sitting on a tatami mat and dined from a low table in a traditional Japanese setting, my host introduced me to yakitori, steamed clams, chicken karaage, yakisoba, agedashi tofu and various mouthwatering Japanese small-plates. I was instantly hooked.

This Japanese steamed clams recipe is very easy and takes practically 10 minutes. It calls for only four (4) main ingredients: manila clams, Japanese cooking sake and mirin (sweet wine seasoning) and butter. The end result is tantalizing, and it’s especially comforting and satisfying in the colder Fall/Winter nights. Enjoy!

How Many Calories Per Serving?

This recipe is only 304 calories per serving.

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Japanese Steamed Asari Clam Recipe

Servings 2 people

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Japanese Steamed Clams - Manila (Asari) clams with butter, Japanese sake and mirin. Briny, delicious and takes only 10 mins.

Calories 304 kcal

Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb Manila clams
• 1/3 stick unsalted butter
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup cooking sake
• 1/4 cup mirin
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped scallion, green part only

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Directions

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   Clean the clams thoroughly and set aside. Heat up a saucepan on medium heat and add the butter. As soon as the butter melts, transfer the clams into the pan and do a few quick stirs. Add the water, sake, and mirin into the clams and cover the pan with its lid. Turn the heat to high and bring the clams to boil. As soon as all the clams are open, add in salt to taste. Dish out into a bowl, garnish with the chopped scallion, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Japanese Steamed Asari Clam Recipe

Amount Per Serving (2 people)

Calories 304 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 10g63%

Cholesterol 56mg19%

Sodium 544mg24%

Potassium 23mg1%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 655IU13%

Vitamin C 0.6mg1%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 0.8mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: Japanese Steamed Clams