8 delicious clam dishes you can't miss.

No bigger than the tip of a chopstick, clams are the main ingredient in many delicious traditional dishes such as clam rice and clam soup.

1. Clam rice

When it comes to delicious dishes made from clams, everyone knows the famous clam rice dish of Hue. Tiny clams are mixed with cold rice, served with various vegetables such as lettuce, mint, mustard greens, taro, young banana blossoms, sour starfruit... plus roasted peanuts with their shells still on, a few slices of crispy fried pork skin, fried onions, and finally Hue shrimp paste.

2. Fried clams with fish sauce

This is a rather unusual variation on this familiar ingredient. After boiling the clams, they are cleaned and drained. Heat oil in a pan with a little minced garlic, then add the clams and fry until slightly firm. Next, add sliced ​​onions and chili peppers and mix well. Prepare a garlic and chili fish sauce to taste. When the onions are just cooked, pour the sauce over the clams and stir well. Simmer over low heat until the clams absorb the flavors and the dish is fragrant. On a windy afternoon, there's nothing better than sitting down to a bowl of hot rice with a plate of fried clams in fish sauce. Especially when combined with grilled rice crackers, it becomes a favorite snack for men.

3. Clam soup with water spinach

Although it's a rustic soup, it's a popular dish during the summer months because of its refreshing coolness. After boiling, the clams are cleaned, seasoned with a few spices, and briefly stir-fried to absorb the flavors. The clam broth is reserved to make the soup, giving it a rich and savory taste.

4. Fried clams in batter

Instead of preparing clams in the usual way like stir-frying or making soup, try refreshing this familiar ingredient by deep-frying them in batter. The tender, sweet clam meat is coated in a golden, crispy batter, and the added spiciness of chili sauce creates a unique and delicious flavor.

5. Clams wrapped in rice paper

During the summer months, spring rolls are always a favorite. Try replacing ingredients like pork or fish with tiny clams, and you'll experience a unique flavor. Preparing this dish is similar to other spring rolls; the only time-consuming part is boiling and shelling the clams. Marinate the clams with a little seasoning, then simmer them in a pot with a little oil over low heat. Wrap them in rice paper with various vegetables. A dipping sauce made with fish sauce, lime, garlic, and chili peppers, with its intensely spicy flavor, is a must-have.

6. Stir-fried clams served with rice crackers.

If you don't like the salty taste of fried clams with fish sauce, you can prepare them more simply by stir-frying them. This dish is quick and easy, yet it's a favorite snack among men.

7. Stir-fried clams with zucchini

Preparing this dish isn't difficult. Choose medium-sized loofah gourds; avoid old ones as they will be fibrous, tough, and not sweet. When stir-frying, use high heat to ensure the ingredients are cooked through. This will help the loofah retain its beautiful green color without turning dark.

8. Clam Fried Rice

The tiny clams mixed in with the golden fried rice create a delightful sensation when eaten. To make this dish, the fried rice shouldn't be wet or sticky; the grains must be loose and separate for the best flavor. A secret tip is to use leftover rice and fry it over high heat. Add a bowl of chili soy sauce, and you'll have a dish with an unforgettable aroma and taste.

According to VNE