Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
20 lbs

clams

small

2 unit

bacon

diced

1 unit

onion

large, diced

0.25 cup

olive oil

1 tbsp

butter

2.5 l

water

1.5 cup

rice

uncooked

10 unit

peas

frozen

Step 1
~6 min

Soak clams overnight in salted water, then wash thoroughly to remove sand.

Step 2
~6 min

Dice bacon and onion.

Step 3
~6 min

Sauté bacon and onion in a deep pot with olive oil and butter until softened.

Step 4
~6 min

Add clams and a sprig of parsley.

Step 5
~6 min

Cover and simmer slowly for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6
~6 min

Add water and bring to a boil.

Step 7
~6 min

Add rice and simmer until almost cooked.

Step 8
~6 min

Add frozen peas when rice is soft.

Step 9
~6 min

Bring to a boil again, then reduce heat and simmer slowly until rice has softened almost to a paste.

Step 10
~6 min

Remove empty shells.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use fresh parsley for garnish.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Soup base can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with lemon vinaigrette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Portugal

Cultural Significance

Popular coastal dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas Eve
Seafood festivals

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Family meal
Comfort food

Popularity Score

65/100

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