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Savory · December 11, 2023

Chinese-ish Fermented Black Bean Clams and Congee

This is a two-in-one recipe where the clams see a dual purpose served as the primary protein and as a flavor base for the congee. The juices released from the clams are added directly to the congee, so you’re getting…

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For syrup
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
1/2 cup (120g) water
2 teaspoons (2 bags) earl grey tea

For almond cream
1 cup (100g) almond flour
1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, room temp
1/3 cup (67g) sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

For assembly
6 stale pastries or 1” brioche slices 
1/2 cup jam, optional
1/2 cup (40g) sliced almonds
Powdered sugar, to garnish

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil then remove from heat and steep in the earl grey tea. Discard tea bags or strain into a jar and reserve.
2. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or whisk to beat together the butter and sugar until evenly combined, about 2 minutes. Add in the almond flour and beat again until just combined, about a minute more. 
3. Add in the eggs and vanilla beating again until smooth, scraping down the sides with a spatula if necessary. Fold in the flour and kosher salt with a spatula until well combined. 
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment and spread the pastries out in a single layer. Use a pastry brush to generously saturate each pastry with earl grey syrup. Top each pastry with a few tablespoons of the almond paste, using an offset spatula to spread it in an even layer. Place a dollop of jam in the center if desired and scatter the sliced almonds around to garnish, pressing gently to adhere. 
5. Bake at 350F until the almond cream is golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool and crisp up. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy.
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