Steamed Bamboo Clams

1. Heat wok and add minced garlic; fry until fragrant and crispy. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine all the soy sauces, sesame oil and white pepper.
3. Remove clam meat from the shell; trim and discard the entire black portion under the meat.
4. Rinse and set aside.
5. In a bowl of hot water, disinfect the bamboo clams shells for 5 minutes.
6. Place the bamboo clams in a metal dish on a steamer. Steam on high temperature for 5 minutes or until the bamboo clam meat turn opaque. (do not overcook the bamboo clams otherwise the meat will be very rubbery)
7. Place the bamboo clams onto a clean plate.
8. Top steamed bamboo clams with crispy garlic, cilantro leaves and sliced red chilli.
9. Serve immediately.