Clams in a Cataplana Casa Velha Recipe

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  1. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: Cook the onions, garlic, and green peppers in the oil in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until limp and golden. Add the bay leaf, tomatoes, and their juice. Break up any large clumps of tomatoes, bring mixture to a simmer, cover and cook slowly for 30 minutes; add the tomato sauce, prosciutto, smoked ham, and chourico; cover, and cook 30 minutes longer. The sauce can be made as much as 2 days ahead of time but do not buy the clams until the day you plan to serve the cataplana. The sauce should be covered and refrigerated until you are ready to proceed.
  2. To assemble the cataplana: Spoon 1/2 the tomato mixture into the bottom of a very large cataplana pot, and bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Adjust the heat so that the mixture barely boils, arrange the clams on top, spoon in the remaining tomato sauce and wine, cover tightly, cook 10 minutes over moderately low heat, do not lift cover. Open the cataplana or kettle, scatter the parsley evenly on top, and then toss the clams lightly. If clams have not opened, cover and cook slowly for 5 to 10 minutes longer or until the clams open. Discard any that do not.
  3. Carry the cataplana or kettle to the table, take off lid, and ladle into large soup plates.
  4. Cook's note: Types of small clams to use are West Coast butter clams or small Littleneck clams. Also, be sure to put out a large bowl for empty clamshells.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 187.32 Kcal (784 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.79g 23%
Cholesterol 16.27mg 5%
Sodium 472.59mg 20%
Potassium 160.41mg 3%
Total Carbs 4.82g 2%
Sugars 2.6g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%
Protein 5.91g 12%
Vitamin C 43.9mg 73%
Vitamin A 1mg 33%
Iron 17.4mg 97%
Calcium 13.5mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 144.64 Kcal (606 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.42g 23%
Cholesterol 12.57mg 5%
Sodium 364.91mg 20%
Potassium 123.86mg 3%
Total Carbs 3.72g 2%
Sugars 2.01g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.54g 3%
Protein 4.57g 12%
Vitamin C 33.9mg 73%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 33%
Iron 13.5mg 97%
Calcium 10.4mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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