Kerang Bakar Makassar (makassar-style Grilled Clams)
Kerang Bakar Makassar, or Makassar-style Grilled Clams, is a popular dish in the Makassar cuisine of Indonesia. This dish features fresh clams marinated in a flavorful mixture and then grilled to perfection, resulting in a delicious and aromatic seafood dish.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh clams, cleaned
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 red chilies, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Salt to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the minced garlic, chopped red chilies, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and salt.
- Add the cleaned clams to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let them marinate for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the marinated clams on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the shells open and the clams are cooked through.
- Transfer the grilled clams to a serving platter, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 180 per serving
- Protein
- 24g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Fat
- 7g
Supplies
Grill Tongs Bowl for marinating
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Kerang Bakar Makassar with steamed rice and a side of sambal for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
Make sure to discard any clams that do not open after grilling, as they may not be safe to eat.
Cost
$15