Las Pocholas
Las Pocholas
Clams in Green Sauce
Equipment
- Shallow earthenware casserole dish or Dutch oven
Ingrediënten
- 2 dozen small Manila clams or cockles or 1 dozen very small littlenecks
For the Green Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons store-bought or homemade Fish Broth or bottled clam juice
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Kosher or sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructies
- Rinse the clams, discarding any with cracked shells or those not closing tightly when touched.
- Prepare the Green Sauce:
- Heat olive oil in a shallow earthenware casserole dish or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring, until wilted and transparent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute more.
- Stir in the flour and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Gradually stir in the wine, followed by the broth, and then the milk.
- Add the parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
- (The sauce may be prepared ahead and reheated before adding the clams.
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- Reduce the heat to low, add the clams, cover, and cook, removing the clams as they open.
- Return the clams to the dish when all have opened, ensuring that the clam meat is covered by the sauce.
- Discard any unopened clams.
- If using earthenware, serve this exquisite dish hot in the dish, or transfer it to a platter.
- Revel in the sumptuous flavors of Las Pocholas’ Clams in Green Sauce, a delightful homage to the culinary legacy of this iconic establishment.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Pairing:
Pair this dish with a crisp Spanish white wine such as Verdejo or Albariño. Their acidity will complement the richness of the sauce and the brininess of the clams, enhancing the overall dining experience. Alternatively, a light-bodied Spanish rosé would also be a delightful match, adding a touch of freshness to the pairing.Nutritional Information
Calories: 230 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 12 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g
