Japanese Sake Steamed Clams

Name: Japanese Sake Steamed Clams
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 green onion/scallion; 1 knob ginger ((1 inch, 2.5 cm; julienned)); 1 dried red chili pepper; 1½ lbs manila clams; ¾ cup sake; freshly ground black pepper ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:3minCook:7min

My Japanese Sake-Steamed Clams recipe takes just 10 minutes and 5 ingredients to make. A favorite izakaya menu item, this seafood fare exudes a fun, casual vibe when enjoyed with an ice-cold beverage. It‘s minimum fuss with maximum flavors!

Updated at: Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:15:56 GMT