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Quahog

Mercenaria mercenaria Allergens: Shellfish
Quahog

Sourcing & Taxonomy

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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Quahog ?

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

Quel goût a le/la/l'Quahog ?

Le/La/L'Quahog a un goût briny, sweet, umami, oceanic avec des arômes ocean, slightly briny.

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

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du chef

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

Substituts & Proportions pour Quahog

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Quahog est Littleneck Clams, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar flavor profile and texture, though generally smaller and more tender.

Substituts pour Quahog avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Littleneck Clams Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Quahog

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

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Quahog ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Quahog ?

Briny, Sweet, Umami, Oceanic Ocean, Slightly briny

Quel est un bon substitut pour Quahog ?

Le meilleur substitut est Littleneck Clams (1:1). Similar flavor profile and texture, though generally smaller and more tender.

Comment choisir et conserver le Quahog ?

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

Ingrédients Seafood associés

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