Snow clams are a Chinese herbal medicine with tonic properties that are widely used in cooking and health care. The most classic way to eat it is stewed papaya with snow clams.
The first step is to prepare the materials. Snow clams need to be soaked in advance, generally for more than 12 hours, until they swell and soften. Papaya needs to be ripe to ensure its taste and nutritional value.
In the second step, put the snow clams and papaya in a stew pot. It would be better to choose a saucepan with a good seal and a moderate capacity. Add an appropriate amount of water to the stew pot, generally preferably over the clams and papaya.
In the third step, put the stew pot into the pot and add enough water so that the water surface is level with the mouth of the stew pot. Cover the pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to a low simmer. It generally needs to be simmered for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Fourth, during the simmering process, you can add an appropriate amount of rock sugar or honey to adjust the taste. You can also add some red dates, wolfberries and other ingredients according to personal preferences to increase the nutritional value.
The fifth step is to take out the stewed snow clam stewed papaya and let it cool before eating. If you want a better taste, you can put it in the refrigerator for a while and then take it out and eat it.