When it comes to seafood, clams are undoubtedly loved for their people-friendly ** and attractive taste. Especially in spring, the plump clams can cook a full plate of satisfying dishes for just a few dollars, accompanied by a glass of wine, which is really memorable. However, you need to clean up the annoying sand before enjoying your meal, otherwise a mouthful of sand will ruin the experience. 
Many people think of sprinkling salt or soaking clams first when dealing with clams, but these methods are not as effective as they should be. How to make the clam obediently spit out the sand grains? Here's a trick I learned from an old fisherman on the beach, not just by adding salt, but through a scientific process, just 15 minutes to make the clam spit out the sand.
The old fisherman's "clam spitting sand" trick
For new flower clams that you just bought from the market, don't rush to add salt just yet. The correct way to do this is to put them in a pot, add enough cool water to submerge the clams, and let them soak quietly for a while to wake up the "clams" nap. You know, freshly caught clams due to lack of water,If salt is added directly, it will cause them to become dehydrated or even die, and of course they will not actively spit sand. 
After a few minutes, we will notice a slight grain of sand floating on the surface of the water. But that's not enough, it needs to be cleaned further. At this time, gently scrub the surface of the clams, remove the attached debris, and then change to another pot, and cleverly mix the "ocean breath" in this new potDissolve a spoonful of salt and add a few drops of aged vinegar on a tick. Don't pour too much vinegar, just a small amount, stir well, soak the clams in it, and let it wait for about 10 minutes. The key is to make sure that the amount of water covers all the clams. Salt can simulate the seawater environment, allowing clams to relax their vigilance and breathe sand normally; Vinegar plays the role of a "catalyst", and its slightly acidic stimulation can prompt the clams to speed up the removal of sand. 
Ten minutes later, the water was already cloudy, proving that the clam had expelled a large amount of sand. But that's not all, one final step is needed to make sure nothing goes wrong. After gently scrubbing the clams again, transfer them to a sealed container with a lid (if you don't have one, two pots on top of each other) and start rocking up and down, left and right. Remember not to use too much force when shaking to avoid injuring the clam shell. This imitates the bumpy action, just as people are prone to nausea and vomiting after being dizzy in a car, and clams will also accelerate the sand discharge in a "dizzy" state. Eventually, you'll see a lot of sand at the bottom of the container, rinse it two or three times with running water, and the clam will be completely clean and refreshed. 
The skills of clam spitting sand and some misunderstandings
The brackish environment created by the dissolution of salt in water does give the clam the illusion of being in the ocean, so that it can safely start physiological activities, including normal breathing and excretion. The participation of vinegar makes use of the subtle stimulating effect of acidic substances on organisms, which promotes the internal circulation of clams and further strengthens the effect of sand discharge. As for the previously mentioned "shaking**", it is actually to stimulate the homeostasis mechanism of the clam at the physical levelSimilar to the physiological reaction of humans who are stimulated by bumps and want to vomit, clams will also instinctively speed up their metabolism in this case, so as to expel the sand particles hidden in the body as soon as possible. 
Washing clams cannot be simply and rudely washed directly with salt. According to the wisdom of the old fishermen on the beach, through the creation of a suitable environment, stimulating response and moderate shaking, the clam is kept active from beginning to end, and the sand is more thorough. Friends who love clams, you might as well try this method next time, and keep every bite you eat clean and delicious! Let's continue to move forward on the road of exploring food together, and taste every delicious and happy part of life together!