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Quahog

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Quahog

Sourcing & Taxonomy

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

O Que É Quahog?

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

Qual o Sabor de Quahog?

Quahog tem um sabor briny, sweet, umami, oceanic com aromas de ocean, slightly briny.

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

Technical Metrics

Informação 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

Segredo do Chef

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

Substitutos e Proporções de Quahog

O melhor substituto para Quahog é Littleneck Clams, usado na proporção de 1:1. Similar flavor profile and texture, though generally smaller and more tender.

Substitutos para Quahog com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Littleneck Clams Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Quahog

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

O Que Combina Bem Com Quahog?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Quahog?

Briny, Sweet, Umami, Oceanic Ocean, Slightly briny

Qual é um bom substituto para Quahog?

O melhor substituto é Littleneck Clams (1:1). Similar flavor profile and texture, though generally smaller and more tender.

Como escolher e armazenar Quahog?

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

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