Steamed Razor Clams with Ginger and Garlic

 Cleaning and preparing clams for steaming

 Clams ready for steaming

So tender, so tasty, another delicious meal by my home chef :p

Ingredients
1 lb pacific razor clams
1 tbsp chopped ginger
1 tbsp chopped garlic
handful of chopped green onion

Method

1. Soak clams in cold water in the refrigerator overnight.
2. Pour away the water and rinse the clams under cold running water.
3. Bring a pot of water to boil.  Prepare a large bowl of ice cold water.
4. Scald the clams individually in the hot water.  After a few seconds, the clam meat will detach from the shell.  Put the clam immediately into the ice water.  Repeat for the rest of the clams.
5. Clean the clam meat of any sand or dirt. Rinse and place clams on a steaming plate.
6. Place chopped ginger, garlic and green onion on top of the clams.
7. Bring water to a boil in a wok.  Place a trivet and put in the plate.  Cover and steam for 4 to 5 minutes.Remove steaming plate from wok and and enjoy the tasty meal!