Clams and Chourico Recipe

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Ingredients:

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24 small clams in shell , scrubbed
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz chourico sausage, diced
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (12 fl oz) can or bottle dark beer
1 (8 oz) bottle clam juice
1 (28 oz) can crushed roma tomatoes
3 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Place clams in a large pot with enough water to cover. Stir in cornmeal. Let stand for about 20 minutes. Rinse clams thoroughly before cooking.
Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large pot over medium heat. When the garlic is fragrant, add the chourico, onion, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, then pour in about 3/4 of the beer. Let simmer for a few more minutes, then add the clam juice, tomatoes, and rinsed clams.
Cover, and simmer until all clams have opened. Season with oregano, salt and pepper before serving. Drink or discard remaining beer.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	417.46 Kcal (1748 kJ)
Calories from fat	237.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.44g	41%
Cholesterol	111.98mg	37%
Sodium	2371.95mg	99%
Potassium	149.51mg	3%
Total Carbs	16.08g	5%
Sugars	3.63g	15%
Dietary Fiber	2.17g	9%
Protein	32.45g	65%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	7%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	69.5mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	224.39 Kcal (939 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.21g	41%
Cholesterol	60.19mg	37%
Sodium	1274.97mg	99%
Potassium	80.37mg	3%
Total Carbs	8.64g	5%
Sugars	1.95g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.17g	9%
Protein	17.44g	65%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	7%
Iron	2.2mg	23%
Calcium	37.3mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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