While doing grocery yesterday, I spotted some big and juicy looking shellfish available, and immediately reminded myself of those delicious steamed lala in New Boston Restaurant, a dish that I missed in terms of taste, but not so much in terms of wait time..
So naturally, I decided to get me some of those lala and attempt to recreate the same dish at home. I think I came pretty close, so here’s the recipe to share with everyone.
steamed lala as inspired by New Boston restaurant, Klang
Ingredients:
- lala – soak them in salt water for at least 1/2 hour to reduce chances of hanging sand/mud
- ginger, julienne, as much as you want, old & hot= better
- garlic, half a bulb, chopped finely
- chili padi – chopped
- Chinese rice wine
garlic, ginger, and cilipadi are crucial
Cooking instructions:
- fry garlic with oil until golden, set aside
- steamed lala with ginger, cilipadi, and a couple tablespoon of Chinese rice wine
- steamed only until shellfish are opened, this only takes a couple minutes or so
- put fried garlic on top, add a bit of salt if preferred
- served while hot!
The result turns out pretty well, could perhaps improved with better quality of Chinese rice wine, but so long as the seafood is fresh, results won’t be disappointing. Try it!
Simple cooking video below.
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That looks stunning! Yes, yes, my 1st ever gout attack was triggered by a feast of lala at a Ramadan buffet at a hotel in KL, TWO BIG PLATES all to myself, but no, I never did learn my lesson. Gimme, gimme, gimme!!! LOL!!!
suituapui: sometimes, just sometimes, it is worth it. haha.
Time to get some fresh clams!
Choi Yen: yessss
When you say la-la, I always associate them with those elongated ones. These ones look more like western-style clams. I would love your plate of steamed clams coz I see you put in lots of fried garlic! Aiyah, I also use this Chinese rice wine wor….so, what’s a better quality Chinese wine then? 😉
eatwhateatwhere: haha ya this is sometimes called “Kap paa” in hokkien, but over here in Klang they call it lala also. As for Chinese rice wine to be honest I’m not too familiar with the different brands.
Ooh, that looks great. I am sure I would love all of the ginger.
Monica: you and me both! Ginger rules.