Clams with Chives and Pea Shoots

  • 2kg fresh clams, washed
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 bunch of spring onions, sliced
  • 4 thyme sprigs, leaves picked
  • 200g peas
  • 1 tbsp dry sherry
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 250ml veg stock
  • 100g pea shoots or watercress
  • 25g chives, chopped
  • Heat the oil in a wok and toss in the spring onions, peas and thyme leaves. Stir-fry for 1 minute, then chuck in the clams, sherry, vinegar and stock. Steam - covered - for 4 mins or until all the shells are open. Discard any clams that stay shut!
  • Uncover and add the pea shoots or watercress and the chives. Cook until just wilted, then serve with soy sauce.
15 mins
4 serving