Clam Force-meat

Name: Clam Force-meat
Ingredients: 1 pound Fresh Clams (soft part only) (Use the soft part of the clams only.); 2 tablespoons Butter; 1 cup Fresh Breadcrumbs; 1 Egg (Beaten); 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream; 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice; 0.25 teaspoon Salt; 0.125 teaspoon Black Pepper; 0.125 teaspoon Ground Mace

A delicate clam force-meat, perfect for stuffing or serving as a flavorful appetizer. This recipe adapts the classic oyster force-meat method, showcasing the sweet and briny taste of fresh clams.

Ingredients

1 pound Fresh Clams (soft part only) (Use the soft part of the clams only.)
2 tablespoons Butter
1 cup Fresh Breadcrumbs
1 Egg (Beaten)
2 tablespoons Heavy Cream
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.125 teaspoon Black Pepper
0.125 teaspoon Ground Mace

Instructions

1Finely chop the soft part of the clams.
2Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped clams and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3In a bowl, combine the sautéed clams, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, heavy cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and mace. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
4The force-meat is now ready to be used. You can either bake it in a buttered dish at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or use it as a stuffing for fish or other dishes.