Ngheu Khai Long Nghêu Khai Long

Nghêu Khai Long is the clam of the Khai Long flat, thick-fleshed and free of sand. It is steamed over lemongrass and crushed ginger until the shells open and eaten hot.

Ngheu Khai Long, Nghêu Khai Long
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Taste

Thick meat, not sandy.

How to enjoy it

Lemongrass and crushed ginger go under the clams, with chili if you want it, until the shells open.

Eat them hot with muối tiêu chanh or nước mắm chua ngọt.

Where to try it

Bãi Khai Long, on the cape day.