subject: Claim A Delicious Clam Chowder Recipe [print this page] If you are in or around New England, birthplace of Maine Clam Chowder recipe, do not forget to taste the delicacy once or often. Traditionally, salt pork, onions, potatoes, milk or cream, butter and different types of fish form the ingredients of this delicious culinary recipe. This dish is made through different ways and every ways is perfect for the one who prepared it.
When you visit Massachusetts, almost every food joint is available with clam chowder recipe. Out from the joints of Massachusetts, a method to prepare truly yummy recipe is on your service.
Make sure to fetch fresh clams to prepare the recipe and if not having access to the fresh ones, use clam juice and chopped clams stored in can.
Ingredients required in preparing the recipe
4 lbs of clams
1 tablespoon vegetable oil/ butter
Cubed salt pork 4 ounces
Chopped onion 2 cups
Flour 1 tablespoon
White wine 1 cup
Potatoes 2 pound
Bay leaf 1
Thyme 2 springs
Old Bay seasoning 1 teaspoon
Whipping cream 1 cup
Water 1 to 2 cups
Black pepper teaspoon
Method of preparation
At first wash the clams properly so that dirt gets removed. Put it in a bowl and mix cold water. Put it in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes.
Steam it and put it in a pot. Now, fill half inch of pot with water and put it to boil after covering. Let it steam till the time all are opened up, it takes between 5 to 10 minutes. If it foams up, do not let it overflow the pot. With the help of a spoon, remove clams to bowl. Remove shells and discard it.
Mix salt pork and vegetable oil or butter at the bottom of large pot.
Now, put chopped onion in a pan and cook it. Stir it from time to time for 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour throughout and wisely coat everything with flour. Its time to add white wine to the mix.
Now, mix potatoes, 2 to 3 cups of steaming liquid and single cup of water. Make sure that liquid covers the potatoes and also add bay leaf, thyme, black pepper and old bay. After covering the pot, cook for almost 10 minutes. More 5 minutes of cooking but before that add corn into the mix.
In the meanwhile, steam a cup of cream and mix it in the soup when potatoes are tender.
Recipe is ready to get served with oyster or bread.
If you are looking to make Maine Clam Chowder, some of the online shops provide you fresh clams and also the guidelines to prepare a delicious recipe.
