Recipe: Clam Box Fried Clams (using cake flour, cornmeal and vanilla)

CLAM BOX FRIED CLAMS

1/2 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt and pepper
4 dozen freshly shucked clams
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup cake flour
Oil for frying

Combine evaporated and whole milks, egg, vanilla extract, salt and pepper. Soak clams in liquid, then dredge in combination of cornmeal and cake flour, fluffing them in the flour mixture for light but thorough coverage. Shake off excess flour.

Fry at 365 to 375 degrees F until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Do not crowd clams in oil. Drain on paper towels, salt to taste, and serve immediately.

Source: Clam Box, Ipswich, Massachusetts