Sake Steamed Surf Clams with Cabbage Made in the Microwave

• 8 clams Hamaguri (surf clams)
• 1 Salt (to remove sand from clams)
• 5 leaves Cabbage
• 2 slice Bacon
• 1/2 clump Shimeji mushrooms
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 2 tbsp White wine (or sake)
• 1 tsp Light soy sauce

1. Cover the hamaguri clams with about 3% salted water and leave for 20-60 minutes to remove the sand.
2. Rinse well.
3. Cut 2 leaves of cabbage into thin strips and roughly chop the other 3 leaves.
4. Remove the base from the shimeji mushrooms.
5. Cut the bacon into 2 cm pieces.
6. Place the sliced cabbage, the shimeji, the clams, the bacon, and the roughly chopped cabbage, in that order, into a heat-resistant bowl.
7. Add all of the flavoring ingredients on top.
8. Microwave on high (600 W) for 4 minutes.
9. Lightly stir it to break everything apart and then microwave on high (600 W) for another 3 minutes.
10. It's done!
11. It's delicious!
12. You can remove the clam meat from the shells and use them in a bento!
13. These are perfect for Girl's Day/Doll Festival (March 3rd)!
14. You can also make these in a heavy bottomed pot!
15. Cook on low-medium heat for about 13-15 minutes and they're done.

salt, cabbage, bacon, clump, butter, white wine, soy sauce

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/169619-sake-steamed-surf-clams-with-cabbage-made-in-the-microwave (may not work)