In another, even better starter, he turns to China for the lop cheung sausage that he uses, along with littleneck clams, to stuff ravioli (made of won-ton skins).
Named after a 19th-century poet, the dish is made of clams cooked in white wine, garlic and cilantro, an herb that plays a leading role in national cookery, and which, along with piri-piri (a spicy sauce based on hot red chili peppers), is a legacy of Portugal's former African colonies.
The show's main attractions are Mr. Acconci's designs from the 1990's, including "Convertible Clam Shelter," a giant clamshell made of clamshells, rope, steel and fiberglass that serves as either a seat, a shelter, a lean-to, an amphitheater or a bed, depending on how open the shell is.
It was made of small juicy clams, scarcely bigger than hazel nuts, mixed with pounded ship biscuits and salted pork cut up into little flakes! the whole enriched with butter, and plentifully seasoned with pepper and salt".
It was made of small juicy clams, scarcely bigger than hazel nuts, mixed with pounded ship biscuits, and salted pork cut up into little flakes! the whole enriched with butter, and plentifully seasoned with pepper and salt'.
And halibut confit in olive oil with chickpeas and a clam ragù made a mockery of the confit process; it was just halibut poached in olive oil, chewy and flavorless.
Baja surf clams, chiles and queso ranchero are steamed inside a giant clam to make one of the most comforting dishes I know.
Liguine with white clam sauce, made with butter instead of olive oil, lacked the lustiness of the classic version, but nevertheless was creditable.
Pierre Franey's Pasta With Clams Pierre Franey made a version of this very rich classic at my house years ago.
