Coconut clams with green curry and Thai herbs

This recipe by Mickaël Bui, chef at Godaille restaurant in Paris 12ᵉ, comes from the special issue of Gault&Millau, the magazine, in which you can discover 109 chefs' recipes. These chefs have opened their establishments over the past 18 months and shared their favorite recipes with us. Discover the ingredients and preparation steps to make it easy.

• Serves 6
• Preparation time: 20 min
• Cooking time: 20 min
• Infusion: 10 min

Ingredients for Mickaël Bui's coconut-green curry clams

• 600 g clams
• 1 celery stalk
• 1 carrot
• 1 shallot
• 1 bunch Thai basil
• 1 bunch Thai spring onion
• Salt and pepper
• 1 lime

For the coconut-green curry sauce

• 60 cl coconut milk
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp. green curry paste
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 3 cm fresh ginger

Steps for Mickaël Bui's green curry-coconut clams

1. coconut-green curry sauce: Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced onion and crushed garlic, the peeled and minced ginger and sauté to develop the flavors. Add the green curry paste and cook for a few minutes to release its aromas. Pour in the coconut milk and stir well. Simmer for 3-4 minutes. Leave the sauce to infuse for at least 10 minutes, then strain to retain only the coconut milk.
2. Vegetables and clams: Dice the celery, carrot and shallot. In a saucepan with a little oil, sauté the diced vegetables, then add the clams and pour over the green coconut-curry sauce. Cover and cook for 2-3 min, until the clams open.
3. Serving: Serve hot, sprinkled with chopped herbs. Finish with a wedge of squeezed lime for a "kick" on the palate.

Has this recipe inspired you to discover Mickaël Bui's cuisine? Read the Gault&Millau review of Godaille.

This article is taken from 109, Le Sang Neuf de la gastronomie française. Find this special issue on newsstands or in our online store.