Monday, March 2, 2009

CLAM CHOWDER!!!




so i learned how to make clam chowder by a great chef by the name of chef Glen Weilo who past away in 2008 thank you for everything and taking the time to teach me all you know.


first off well its going to be raining for the next 4 days and who doesn't love soup. everyone loves clam chower!!! yumm 

servings for 3 people 

Clam Chowder:

-1 tbsp clarified butter or if not regular butter
-2 oz. 2 wide slice of bacon diced 
-4 oz. white onion small dice
-8 oz. red potato small dice 
-1 1/2 cup of fumet or clam juice 
-2 cups milk
-2 bayleaf , 1 spring thyme 
-1/2 cup heavy cream 
-1/2 cup chopped clams 
-2 tbsp roux (melted butter combind with all purpose flour ) this is a thickener agent 
-salt and pepper for taste 

so first cook the first the solids like the bacon onions etc. add the liquids after the clam juice milk and cream ounce together let it sit for at least 5 mins let  the flavors make love to each other then add the clams and the roux last and on top some fresh parsley and crackers and your done!! Bon Appetite 

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