Sesame Fried Clams

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 dozen littleneck clams, shucked
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup club soda or 1/4 cup seltzer water
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted, cooled
• 1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• vegetable oil or peanut oil, for deep-frying
• rice vinegar

Recipe

• 1 rinse clams. drain well, then dry thoroughly with paper towels. (important! if clams are not completely dry before coating, they will sputter violently when added to hot oil.).
• 2 whisk egg in small bowl. add flour, club soda, sesame seeds and oil, and baking powder; whisk until completely blended.
• 3 heat 2 inches oil in deep medium skillet to 375 degrees. dip 6 dry clams into batter, then add to oil. fry, turning once, until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. drain on paper towels and keep warm in oven while frying remaining clams.
• 4 serve clams as appetizer and drizzle with vinegar.