Spicy Steamed Cockles Recipe: Keldons Cookery

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Somin S. | May 10th, 2024

Recipe of South Korea

Ingredients:

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
5	cups	Cockles	Cockles Cockles - pronounced 'KOK-uhls' are small, edible bivalve mollusks, closely related to clams and mussels. They are known by their heart-shaped, ribbed shells and are harvested from sandy, coastal waters. They have a sweet, Read more...
1/2	cup	Soy Sauce	Soy Sauce Soy sauce is a dark, fermented condiment, with a rich umami flavor, originating from China. Other than culinary uses, it's applied in alternative remedies, and as a colorant in crafts due to its Read more...
3	tablespoons	Green Onions » minced
2	cloves	Garlic » minced	Garlic Garlic is a mighty ingredient that adds depth and flavor to a wide range of dishes. Whether you're tossing it into a pasta sauce, roasting it to spread on bread, or using it Read more...
2	tablespoons	Red pepper flakes
2	tablespoons	Sesame Seeds » ground
1	tablespoon	Sesame oil

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
15 Minutes	20 Minutes	35 minutes

Directions:

- Be careful not to overcook the cockles as they shrink easily.
- Use live cockles for the freshest flavor. Live cockles will move when you open the shells.

1. Clean the cockles thoroughly by rinsing them in water and rubbing vigorously.

2. Place them in weak salted water for 3 hours to remove any sand or grit.

3. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, minced green onion, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, sesame seed powder, and sesame oil to create the seasoning sauce.

4. Drop the cockles into boiling water for 2 minutes, then remove them.

5. Discard any empty shells and place the shells with cockle meat on a heat-proof dish.

6. Sprinkle the seasoning sauce evenly over the cockles.

7. Steam the dish in a steamer for 3 minutes until the flavors meld together and the cockles are cooked through.

Submitted by Somin S. | May 10th, 2024 See all of Somin S.'s Recipes.

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@Minji K. \| October 9th, 2024
Delicious! Really fresh taste. The sauce is very fragrant and spicy, which I loved. I gave it a 5

@Jack D. \| July 23rd, 2024
Decent dish. Not bad, but nothing extraordinary either. I might try adjusting the seasoning next time. I gave it a 3

@Paul B. \| July 20th, 2024
Absolutely fantastic! I never knew cockles could taste this good. The seasoning sauce adds just the right amount of kick. I gave it a 5

@Mary H. \| June 1st, 2024
It was okay. The cockles were fresh, but I found the seasoning sauce a bit overpowering. I gave it a 2