Clams with Soba noodles & pumpkin seeds

We're cooking Ginger Sautéed Clams with Soba noodles and toasted pumpkin seeds with With Michael Martini of Newport Gourmet Tours .

Ingredients

12 littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 tablespoon minced ginger
½ tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ cup clam juice
¼ cup white wine
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon chopped scallion
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Crushed red pepper to taste
1 lb buckwheat soba noodles
Toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish

Method
In a sauté pan or wok, heat oils till shimmering.

Add ginger and garlic and cook till garlic is lightly browned.

Add littlenecks and toss with the oils, garlic and ginger for 1 minute. Carefully add the wine, stock and soy sauce.

Cover the clams and steam until just opened. Cook the soba noodles in lightly salted water. Drain the noodles and add them to the clams.

Add the scallions and cilantro and toss.

Serve immediately garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds.

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www.NewportGourmetTours.com