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Purified baby clams from Kostera, fresh and ready to prepare nutritious and delicious recipes

Delight in Unique Flavors: 3 Recipes with Purified Baby Clams from KOSTERA to Break Your Routine

If you’ve been making the same dishes for years, now is the perfect time to add variety and sophistication to your table with recipes featuring purified baby clams (Donax peruvianus) from KOSTERA. Not only are they delicious, but they also offer incredible nutritional benefits: low in calories, rich in minerals like calcium and iron, and with lower cholesterol compared to other mollusks.

KOSTERA’s bivalve mollusks are ready to cook and enjoy without needing to be cleaned of sand. Our purification process removes germs and contaminants, ensuring fresh and safe products for your creations.

Seafood Linguini with Baby Clams

Seafood linguini with purified baby clams from KOSTERA, a nutritious and delicious option

This simple yet delicious Italian pasta dish is perfect for impressing guests on any occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 300 g of purified baby clams from KOSTERA
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 250 g linguini
  • 1/2 white onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

  1. Cook the linguini in boiling salted water according to the package instructions.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the garlic and onion for 3–5 minutes.
  3. Add the white wine and the baby clams, cover, and cook until the clams open.
  4. Mix in the linguini, a bit of pasta water, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!

Baby Clam Ceviche

Ceviche made with purified baby clams from KOSTERA, a fresh and traditional Peruvian coastal dish

A Peruvian classic with a fresh twist, perfect for seafood lovers.

Ingredients:

  • 500 g purified baby clams from KOSTERA
  • 1 onion, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • Salt, pepper, and chili to taste (limo, cerezo, or rocoto)
  • Chopped cilantro
  • 2 boiled sweet potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Juice of 20 limes
  • Toasted Peruvian corn (canchita serrana)

Preparation:

  1. Soak the onion in cold water for 30 minutes to soften its flavor.
  2. In a bowl, mix the baby clams with salt, pepper, ginger, garlic, lime juice, and a bit of clam broth. Add the onion and mix well.
  3. Serve with boiled sweet potatoes and toasted corn. Enjoy!

Baby Clam Stew

Traditional Peruvian baby clam stew (sudado) made with purified baby clams from KOSTERA, a rich and nutritious recipe

A traditional dish from northern Peru that highlights the fresh flavors of KOSTERA’s baby clams.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons red chili paste (ají panca)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped cilantro
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 onion, sliced into thin strips
  • Yellow chili (ají amarillo), sliced into strips
  • 1 cup chicha de jora (fermented corn drink)
  • Cooking oil

Preparation:

  1. Sauté half the onion in oil for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and chili paste, cooking for 3 minutes.
  2. Add the baby clams and mix well.
  3. Incorporate the tomato, yellow chili, cilantro, chicha de jora, and season to taste.
  4. Simmer over low heat until the clams open. Serve with rice or boiled yuca.