Who doesn't like lala clams ? I am sure you do, unless you have some allergies, this surely would be your favorite dish ! My family loves this and whenever there is a season for these sweet and delicious clams, we will buy it regardless of the price. Now the price for these lala clams ( the largest ) costs RM16-18 per kilogramme. They are usually reserved for restaurants and the lady at the central market will give me a kilo from the batch they send to restaurants ( after which her husband will scold her :p )....I will pester her till she relented...hahaha I am that adamant ! :p and I usually do that when the Piggies are home, ( what to do, give the best to your kids syndrome LOL! ) Normally for WB and myself, I will just take whatever is left on the counter !
I normally stir fried them with savoury sauce...that is some fermented soy beans, black fermented beans ( tau si ) , chilli, lots of garlic and a thickening sauce with a dash of chinese wine but this is optional. For me, I love to add some wine to it. A lovely and delicious dish to go with some piping hot white rice. I can have eat a kilo of them in one go....I am happy when WB say he is having tummy disorder and not wanting to eat this.....LOL! I can be that happy !!! Just kidding...I will be disappointed of course...after all the hardwork of persuading and almost begging the lady to sell me the fat and luscious clams , sweating in the kitchen to prepare this for us and there he tells me he is not eating ! But seriously... deep inside, I am happy...one whole plate all to myself ! Gluttony can make one become selfish at times... LOL!
Lala clams can be prepared in many style...and this is the most favored one in the Piggy clan :) I love the meaty ones..even after cooking they look big...but of course do not overcooked them or they will shrink in size and become tough. My Piggies love the way I cooked them...they always exclaimed..." wa..so meaty and tasty " and I am happy for the night ! :p I can survive so long in the kitchen is because they always load me with praises or I will hang up my apron for good ! They are smart aren't they ???
Have a wonderful week......
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sedap!!! lala is my favourite! but getting more and more expensive.. terrible prices..
ReplyDeleteLooks good and very meaty lala too!!
ReplyDeleteThey look amazing...but I'm one of the ones with allergies....dang it!
ReplyDeletewa...so tasty and so meaty...*hint hint* :p
ReplyDeletewhoa... I think is tmn sea also got a good eat in the evening.
ReplyDeleteOh my! They looked absolutely appetizing! I haven't eat these for quite some times.
ReplyDeleteI wish to have that plate all to myself.
ReplyDeleteLove lalalalalalala!
Looks delicious! I bet they're fabulous over pasta!
ReplyDeletedidnt know that the prices of these have gone up to RM18/kilo. Better cook this at home rather than order it from outside, that will cost a bomb!
ReplyDeleteElin, they look wonderful. I love clams served just in their broth with a great piece of really good bread to mop up the accumulated juices. Paradise! I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteOh lala ... it's lala! I love them! But I get really annoyed when I get grit in my mouthful ... can't seem to get rid of it totally :( Think I'll stick to restaurants or place a long distance order from you? :D
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