Clams if they do not open their mouths, the sediment in them can not be spit out, it is recommended to prepare a pot of warm water at about 30 degrees, and put salt and cooking oil, and after stirring evenly, the clams will be placed in it, so that it can mimic the environment in which the clams are growing, usually after 2-3 hours, the clams will open their mouths and spit out the sand.

Blanching

But some clams have not been open, it is possible that they are already dead, then no matter how to soak will not open their mouths, so you can rinse these clams, and then put them into boiling water to scald for 1-2 minutes, the clams in the heat of the shell, and then take it to the water to rinse it can be.