Eating in China
Several closed and slightly open clams with natural patterned shells.

Clams

蛤蜊Gélí

Shellfish called xianzi in Dalian.

Type
Fish and seafood

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Bivalve shellfish with two hinged shells enclosing the edible meat. Shell color and shape vary by species.

In the kitchen

Their meat and cooking broth flavor the noodle bowl.

This preparation uses the clam cooking liquid as well as the clams.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有蛤蜊吗?

Does this dish contain Clams?

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