INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 long red chilli, thinly sliced
100 g cured chorizo, roughly chopped
80 ml (⅓ cup) white wine
600 g Cloudy Bay Diamond Shell Clams
60 g butter
120 g cooked chickpeas, from a tin or steamed in Miele steam oven (see note)
Salt flakes and pepper, to taste
1 lemon, halved
2 tbsp roughly chopped parsley leaves
METHOD
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan with a fitted lid on medium heat, induction setting 6. Add the shallots, garlic and chilli and cook, without colouring, for 2 minutes. Add the chorizo and cook for 1 minute.
- Increase the heat to high, induction setting 8, add the white wine and clams, cover. Cook the clams for 5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, or until clams open. Remove the clams.
- Reduce the heat to medium, induction setting 6. Add the butter and the chickpeas to the liquid in the saucepan; cook for 3 minutes, stirring to emulsify.
- Return the clams to the pan and coat in the sauce.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Sprinkle parsley over the clams and serve with bread, if desired.
Hints and tips
- To steam dried chickpeas, soak for 12 hours. Then drain the soaked chickpeas and place in an unperforated steam container. Cover with water and place into the steam oven. Steam at 100°C for 50 minutes, or until soft.
- This recipe can also be made with other clam species and pipis.
APPLIANCE / FUNCTION
Michael Meredith
Michael Meredith has earned his stellar reputation following the award of a scholarship to the Culinary Institute of America and is viewed as one of New Zealand’s most creative chefs. Head chef and owner of award winning Mr. Morris in Auckland, this modern, approachable restaurant maximises local produce to bring to life a truly innovative menu with a nod to his Pasifika heritage. Featured beneath the main dining room is “Mrs. Morris”, where guests can experience culinary delights crafted with Miele appliances.
