Steamed Clams with Thai Basil & Lemongrass (Nghêu Hấp Sả Lá Quế)

(English & tiếng Việt) This Steamed Clams with Thai basil and Lemongrass (Nghêu hấp sả và lá quế) is super quick and easy to make with minimal prepping. It is packed with delicious flavors and irresistible aromas.
Bored with steamed clams in garlic butter? Or need a dish that can transport you back to Southeast Asia immediately? Definitely give this Vietnamese-style steamed clams a try.
Ingredients
3-4 lemongrass stalks
cooking oil
5-6 garlic cloves, lightly smacked
2 lbs clams, scrubbed
a pinch of salt, optional
1 bird's-eye chili, thinly sliced, optional (or a pinch of red pepper flakes)
2/3-3/4 cup packed Thai basil leaves (about 1-1.5 oz)
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Nguyên liệu và Cách làm Nghêu hấp sả và lá quế thơm lừng
3-4 nhánh sả
dầu ăn
5-6 tép tỏi, đập dập sơ
1 kg nghêu cọ sạch (mình dùng nghêu hai cồi)
1 nhúm muối nhỏ
1 trái ớt, thái lát (tuỳ theo bạn có ăn được cay hay không)
30-40 g lá húng quế
Lưu ý hấp nghêu vừa tới để vẫn còn ngọt thịt và không bị dai.

[@BiteandChiu]

Great recipe Sophie ☺️ It's so simple to prepare and it looks absolutely delicious. I love how the clams slowly pop open in the end.

[@DelightfulPlate]

Thanks Sally! Yes, it's super quick and easy to make and the flavor combination is just fantastic :).