Clams Scalloped

Clams Scalloped

• Beaches Food Tourism Traditions
• 7 April, 2021

Food is one of the main aspects that are known when traveling, each place tells its story with the flavors they show in its delicious cuisine and, therefore, Baja California Sur contains different dishes that are so unique and that go back to the style of Pre-Hispanic life, we speak, then, of the clams scalloped.

This delicacy is specially prepared in the municipality of Loreto, Baja California Sur, the way of cooking it is particular and it is this one that gives clams a unique flavor, as well as accessories that enhance their flavors.

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From early on the local divers collect the clams from the sea in an artisanal way, each one with a basic snorkeling equipment goes down to the depths of the sea in search of the delicious mollusk, which with the experience and tradition that exists of this method, manages to identify just look at it and take it with your own hands. Subsequently, a small gang is made in the sand on the beach where gravel is deposited and clams are placed. Afterwards, they are covered with dry branches of chamizo, a plant found in streams of the entity, which give it that smoky and delicious flavor that is characteristic and unique. Once covered, it catches fire and stays constant for around 40 minutes. These delicious clams are accompanied with flour tortillas and a mustard and mayonnaise dressing, already traditional in Loreto cuisine.

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The tradition of the clams scalloped in Loreto is so important and with so many years that its preparation dates back to times before the conquest, where the original tribes prepared this delicious delicacy, which was inherited from generation to generation, perfected and resulting in the delicacy of the tame clams that we can enjoy today.

Enjoy Baja California Sur and all the flavors it can offer you by staying at the Sevencrown Hotel that has the best quality and prices so you can vacation as you deserve.

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