Manila Clams in White Wine Sauce 白葡萄酒马尼拉蛤蜊

Ingredients

15 manila clams

red bell pepper - diced finely

yellow bell pepper - diced finely

1 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tbsp minced onion

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp minced ginger

1 tbsp chopped parsley

1 cup white wine

salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Soak the manila clams in water for an hour so that they can release any sand or grit. Change the water a couple of times till the water is clear and the clams are clean.
2. Heat a little oil and butter in a pan.  Saute the onion, garlic and ginger till fragrant.  Add the bell peppers and saute for a while more.
3. Add the clams, chopped parsley and wine.  Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat.  When cooked, the clams will open.  Discard any unopened ones
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.