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How to Make Razor Clams with Egg

Razor Clams with Egg is a traditional home-style dish popular in the Fuzhou area of Fujian Province.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★★

Essential Ingredients and Tools

  • Razor Clams
  • Eggs
  • Cooking Oil
  • Onion
  • Cornstarch
  • Light Soy Sauce
  • Chicken Bouillon
  • Cooking Wine

Quantities

Per serving:

  • Razor Clams: 200 g
  • Eggs: 2
  • Cooking Oil: 100 ml
  • Onion: 0.25
  • Cornstarch: 20 g
  • Light Soy Sauce: 5 ml
  • Chicken Bouillon: 5 ml
  • Cooking Wine: 5 ml

Instructions

  • Boil water, add the razor clams, and boil for 2 minutes. Remove them, shell them, and place them in a large bowl.
  • Add onion, light soy sauce, cooking wine, chicken bouillon, and cornstarch to the bowl, then mix thoroughly.
  • Crack 2 eggs into the bowl and continue to mix.
  • Heat oil in a pan, pour in the razor clam mixture, and fry until one side is golden brown. Flip and continue frying.

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Additional Notes

  • Locals in Fuzhou often use water chestnuts (to cut the richness) and potatoes (to absorb oil). However, due to supply issues during the pandemic, pineapple was used instead.
  • Min cuisine tends to be sweet. If you are not accustomed to sweet flavors, you can omit the white sugar.
  • You can tap the fried meat chunks with a spoon; a hollow sound indicates they are fully cooked.

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