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New England Clam Chowder
Malay Heritage

New England Clam Chowder

The moment my sister Mariam placed the hot Clam Chowder she just made on the dining table, all attention was on the most delicious New England Clam Chowder I've had in a long time.

Prep15m
Cook15m
Total30m
Difficultyeasy

The moment my sister Mariam placed the hot Clam Chowder she just made on the dining table, all attention was on the most delicious New England Clam Chowder I've had in a long time. Considering she was studying near the San Francisco region before, it could be the San Francisco Clam Chowder?? Well, whatever it is.....it was GOOD!!

Ingredients

4 servings
  • Ingredients:~1 1/2 tbsp of butter
  • of finely chopped onions1 cup
  • flour3 tbsp
  • of water1 cup
  • 2 medium-sized potatoes, cubed1 1/2 tsp salt
  • coarsely ground black pepper1 tsp
  • milk1 cup
  • cream1 cup
  • clams, cleaned & diced (Steam for 10 mins if using fresh clams)1 cup

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Melt butter in a pan.Sautee' the onions till limp and transparent.Put in the flour & stir till combined.Pour in the water gradually, then put in the cubed potatoes.Season with salt & pepper.Cook covered on medium fire for 15 minutes or till potatoes are done.Reduce the heat and pour in the milk & cream.Lastly, put in the clams and cook for a further 5 minutes.Do not allow the Clam Chowder to boil.

  2. 2.

    Just allow it to heat through.Serve with bread, or better still, crackers!