Coconut lemongrass clams (Hoi Lai Tom Ka)

Coconut lemongrass clams are a great saucy option. In coconut milk and chicken broth, the clams are cooked with Thai chilies, lemongrass, galangal, shallots, and kaffir lime leaves.

A type of shellfish, clams provide selenium and vitamin B12 as well as other important nutrients. Blood cell production, neuron health, and DNA synthesis all depend on vitamin B12. Notably, every 68-gram serving of clam meat has three times the DV for B12, showing clam meat has high B12 concentrations. Selenium is a mineral recognized for helping the thyroid. Reduced cell damage may also strengthen the immune system. More than a third of the daily value (DV) of selenium is found in one serving of clam meat.