
Serves: 4
 32    Ea    Littleneck or Middleneck Clams
1    Tablespoon    Unsalted Butter
1    Tablespoon    Minced Garlic
1    Whole    Shallot, julienned
½    Cup    Finely diced Red Bell Pepper
2    Medium    Bananas, peeled and cut into rounds
¼    Cup    Kikkoman Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce 
½    Cup    Sake
1/2    Bunch    Cilantro, Chopped plus 2 sprigs for garnish
1/2    Bunch    Scallions, Chopped
 
To Prepare: To prepare the clams, wash under cold running water and set aside. Place a sauté pan over medium heat add butter to melt; add the garlic, shallot, bell peppers and banana.  Cook until fragrant, and add the clams, soy sauce, and sake.  Cover, and simmer until the clams open.
To Serve: Toss the cooked clams with the cilantro and scallions, and serve in bowls with whole cilantro sprigs to garnish.