Clams Calypso

Name: Clams Calypso
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, chopped; 4 lbs clams, scrubbed; 3 inches fresh ginger, peeled and sliced; 2 jalapeno chiles, diced; 1 cup diced butternut squash; 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped; 2 cups dry white wine; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 cup water; 1 cup cooked black beans; 3 limes, juice of; 1 lime, cut in wedges,for garnish; 2 scallions, sliced; 12 cup olive oil; 2 mangoes, peeled and diced; 2 sprigs parsley, chopped; 4 sprigs cilantro, chopped or 4 sprigs basil leaves

18 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
4 lbs clams, scrubbed
3 inches fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
2 jalapeno chiles, diced
1 cup diced butternut squash
4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 cups dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup water
1 cup cooked black beans
3 limes, juice of
1 lime, cut in wedges,for garnish
2 scallions, sliced
12 cup olive oil
2 mangoes, peeled and diced
2 sprigs parsley, chopped
4 sprigs cilantro, chopped or 4 sprigs basil leaves

Directions

1

in a dutch oven heat bacon, stirring until it begins to get crispy.
2

add garlic and cook for a few minutes until golden.
3

add clams, ginger, jalapenos, squash, tomatoes, wine, stock and water, bring to a boil, then simmer until clams open, about 8-10 minutes.
4

fold in black beans, mangoes, lime juice, parsley and cilantro.
5

garnish with lime wedges and serve in bowls.