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Fried Clams -The Real Deal Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/4 cups corn flour
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups milk (or a 12 ounce can evaporated milk)
1 pound clams (soft-shell shucked)
Lard
Directions:
Directions:
Melt 3 pounds lard in a deep, heavy pot over medium heat to 375° on a candy thermometer. Meanwhile, sift together cornflour, all-purpose flour, and salt into a bowl, then set aside. Beat egg together with milk in a bowl. Set aside. Drain liquid from clams. Swish 1 clam at a time in milk, then dredge in cornflour mixture. Fry in batches until golden brown and crisp, 30–40 seconds for each batch. Drain on paper towels. Season to taste with salt. Squeeze a fresh lemon over clams, if you like. Serve with tarter sauce. Serves 2.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I have no idea where I got this recipe, but the results are fantastic. Though messy and tIme consuming, the results are well worth the effort!

 

 

 

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