Asari no sakamushi / steamed clams with sake

A very simple, very flavorful and absolute knockout clam dish.
This is one of the simplest versions of steamed clams in Japanese cooking. See Notes below for variations.

1/2 of recipe:
66 calories; 8.7 g protein; 0.6 g fat; 2.7 g carbohydrate; 2.6 g net carbs; 351 mg sodium; 18 mg cholesterol; 0.1 g fiber

Asari no misoshiru / miso soup with clams

A very easy miso soup full of aroma and flavor. Plan ahead, as clam prep takes a bit of time.

1/2 of recipe:
33 calories; 5.1 g protein; 0.4 g fat; 1.8 g carbohydrate; 1.7 g net carbs; 274 mg sodium (with reduced-sodium miso; 297 mg with regular miso); 10 mg cholesterol; 0.1 g fiber