1 1/2-inch (3 cm)piece fresh gingerpeeled and cut into thin matchstick strips
1lb. (450 g)Manila clamsrinsed and scrubbed
1tablespoonChinese rice wine
Salt to taste
Dash of white pepper
Instructions
Bring the water to a boil, then add the ginger and clams. Cover the pot and cook for about 3–5 minutes, or until all the clams have opened. Add the Chinese rice wine, salt to taste, and pepper. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
For this recipe, please use the regular Chinese rice wine which is transparent in color, and not the amber-colored Shaoxing rice wine.