Recipes from Ashmore and Cartier Islands: Clam Satay

Recipes from Ashmore and Cartier Islands

Clam Satay

Country: Ashmore and Cartier Islands
Course: Main
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 lb clam
5 shallots, sliced
2 teaspoons sweet soy sauce
1 lime, juice of
salt and pepper

Directions:

Boil the clams until the shells are just open. Let cool and remove the meat.
Mix the clams with the shallots, sweet soy sauce, lime juice and salt and pepper. Marinade for 30 minutes.
Place the clams on skewers and grill over hot coals until heated through, basting with the marinade. Don't overcook!
Serve with Indonesian fried rice.

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