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Quahog

Mercenaria mercenaria Allergens: Shellfish
Quahog

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Veneridae
  • Primary Cuisine North American
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Ocean

¿Qué es Quahog?

A species of edible, hard-shelled clam native to the eastern North American coast, known for its firm texture.

¿A qué sabe Quahog?

Quahog tiene un sabor briny, sweet, umami, oceanic con aromas ocean, slightly briny.

Taste
Briny, Sweet, Umami, Oceanic
Texture
Firm, Chewy, Tender
Aroma
Ocean, Slightly briny
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 85g
Calories74 kcal
Total Fat0.8 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Cholesterol30 mg
Protein13.0 g
Total Carbohydrate2.8 g
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
Total Sugars0.0 g
Calcium20 mg
Iron5.0 mg
Potassium280 mg

El Secreto del Chef

For tender quahogs, quick-steam or simmer them until they just open, then remove from heat immediately to prevent rubberiness.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Quahog

El mejor sustituto para Quahog es Littleneck Clams, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar flavor profile and texture, though generally smaller and more tender.

Sustitutos para Quahog con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Littleneck Clams Mejor 1:1 Similar flavor profile and texture, though generally smaller and more tender.
Manila Clams 1:1 Sweeter, slightly less chewy, good for stews and pasta.
Mussels 1:1 (by weight) Different flavor and texture, but suitable for many seafood dishes.
Canned Clams (chopped) 1:1 (drained weight) Convenient, but inferior texture and fresh taste. Good for chowders.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Quahog

  1. Purchase live quahogs with tightly closed shells.
  2. Discard any that are open and do not close when tapped.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Quahog?

  • Bacon
  • Corn
  • Potatoes
  • White Wine
  • Garlic
  • Thyme

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Quahog?

Briny, Sweet, Umami, Oceanic Ocean, Slightly briny

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Quahog?

El mejor sustituto es Littleneck Clams (1:1). Similar flavor profile and texture, though generally smaller and more tender.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Quahog?

Purchase live quahogs with tightly closed shells. Discard any that are open and do not close when tapped.

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