Kkomakjim

Kkomakjim or Kkomakjjim (Korean: 꼬막찜; kko:mak:jim) or seasoned cockle clams, is a popular seafood banchan (side-dish) widely enjoyed by Koreans year-round but especially considered a summer delicacy. Komak (Korean: 꼬막) is a low-fat, low-calorie seafood, rich in protein and crucial amino acids which help to detoxify the liver after drinking. It is also a good source of iron, which is good for both women and the elderly. It consists of small edible saltwater cockle clams. The clams selected for cooking have two distinct characteristics:

Kkomakjim

Kkomakjim or Kkomakjjim (Korean: 꼬막찜; kko:mak:jim) or seasoned cockle clams, is a popular seafood banchan (side-dish) widely enjoyed by Koreans year-round but especially considered a summer delicacy. Komak (Korean: 꼬막) is a low-fat, low-calorie seafood, rich in protein and crucial amino acids which help to detoxify the liver after drinking. It is also a good source of iron, which is good for both women and the elderly. It consists of small edible saltwater cockle clams. The clams selected for cooking have two distinct characteristics: