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Cherrystone Clams

Mercenaria mercenaria Allergens: Shellfish
Cherrystone Clams

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Veneridae
  • Primary Cuisine American|Italian|French|East Asian
  • Seasonality Year-Round (peak Spring/Summer)
  • Source Clams

¿Qué es Cherrystone Clams?

A medium-sized hard-shell clam, known for its sweet, briny flavor and tender-chewy texture, typically eaten steamed, baked, or in chowders.

¿A qué sabe Cherrystone Clams?

Cherrystone Clams tiene un sabor sweet, briny, salty, umami, ocean-like con aromas ocean-like, briny, fresh.

Taste
Sweet, Briny, Salty, Umami, Ocean-like
Texture
Tender, Chewy, Juicy
Aroma
Ocean-like, Briny, Fresh
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 100g (3-4 clams)
Calories74 kcal
Total Fat0.9 g
Saturated Fat0.2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol38 mg
Protein12.8 g
Total Carbohydrate3.8 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium50 mg
Iron14 mg
Potassium280 mg

El Secreto del Chef

Purge clams in salted water with a spoonful of cornmeal for 30 minutes to an hour before cooking to help them expel sand.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Cherrystone Clams

El mejor sustituto para Cherrystone Clams es Littleneck Clams, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Smaller hard-shell clams, very similar flavor and texture, ideal for steaming.

Sustitutos para Cherrystone Clams con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Littleneck Clams Mejor 1:1 Smaller hard-shell clams, very similar flavor and texture, ideal for steaming.
Manila Clams 1:1 Smaller, tender, and sweet, widely available and cooks quickly.
Mussels 1:1 Different flavor profile but similar preparation, good in pasta or steamed dishes.
Oysters 1:1 More distinct taste, but can provide a similar briny, ocean essence in certain dishes.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Cherrystone Clams

  1. Look for closed, undamaged shells.
  2. Discard any that are open and don't close when tapped.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Cherrystone Clams?

  • White wine
  • garlic
  • butter
  • parsley
  • bacon
  • tomatoes
  • pasta
  • lemon.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Cherrystone Clams?

Sweet, Briny, Salty, Umami, Ocean-like Ocean-like, Briny, Fresh

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Cherrystone Clams?

El mejor sustituto es Littleneck Clams (1:1). Smaller hard-shell clams, very similar flavor and texture, ideal for steaming.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Cherrystone Clams?

Look for closed, undamaged shells. Discard any that are open and don't close when tapped.

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