Savory Clam
Green Bean Lo Mein
Experience the ocean's freshness in every bite with this comforting clam and green bean noodle stew, featuring a rich, savory broth finished with tender egg ribbons.
This clam lo mein is a celebration of simple, fresh ingredients coming together to create a deeply flavorful experience. By utilizing the liquid from boiled clams as the foundation for the broth, this dish captures the pure essence of the sea, balanced perfectly with crisp green beans and silky, scrambled eggs. It is a hearty, nourishing meal that highlights how a few humble components can elevate a bowl of noodles into something truly special.
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh clams
- 200 g green beans
- 2 large eggs
- 200 g wheat noodles
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 stalks green onions
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1Boil the clams
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Add the fresh, cleaned clams to the boiling water, using enough water to create a flavorful, savory broth for the noodles.
Tip: Use plenty of water so the resulting broth is flavorful enough to serve with the lo mein. - 2Remove cooked clams
Once the clams open up, they are cooked. Turn off the heat and use a skimmer to carefully scoop the clams out of the pot, leaving the flavorful clam broth behind.
Tip: Watch closely as the clams open; they cook very quickly once the shells pop. - 3Extract clam meat
Take the cooked clams and carefully remove the meat from each shell. Place the clam meat into a separate bowl, ready to be added back into the dish later.
Tip: Discard any shells that failed to open during the boiling process. - 4Sauté aromatics and vegetables
Heat a wok with a small amount of oil. Add chopped green onions and sliced green beans, sautéing them until they are fragrant and beginning to soften.
Tip: Sauté on medium-high heat to get a nice char on the green beans. - 5Combine with clam broth
Add oyster sauce and a dash of light soy sauce to the wok. Pour in the reserved clam broth from earlier, which acts as the soul of the dish.
Tip: Pour the broth carefully to ensure all the flavor from the clam boil is incorporated. - 6Finish the sauce
Season with a little more salt if needed. Add the prepared clam meat back into the simmering broth. Allow the mixture to come to a boil before whisking in eggs to finish the dish.
Tip: Whisk the eggs before adding them to ensure a smooth, silky texture in the final broth.
