Rhode Island Clam Cakes

Submitted by quotFoodThe Way To

"Clam cakes are a summer tradition in Rhode Island. A ride to the shore will always necessitate a stop at George's or Aunt Carries for a dozen clam cakes and a pint of chowder!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1 (6 ounce) can minced clams, undrained
• 1⁄4 cup dried onion flakes
• oil, to fry

directions

1. Mix all ingredients together;.
2. Drop by ice cream scoop full in hot oil (325 degrees) and fry until golden brown.
3. Drain on paper towels.
4. Salt as desired and serve hot.

Reviews

[shanno]

I was born and raised in Providence Rhode Island and spent many a summer in Rocky Point Amusement Park. I made my Clam cakes with ginger ale instead of milk, no onion and always deep fried. They went great with the Red Clam Chowder. From what I understand Rocky Point went the way of all good things from the 50's thru 60's.

 

[Christine S.]

How much oil would you put in the pan? Would you use a cast-iron skillet or is that not deep enough? Thanks in advance.

 

[Pinkladychef]

I just made these and they are delicious, easy recipe. I also made chowder to go with them, perfect pair. I used fresh Rhode Island quahogs! My husband went clamming. Thank you for posting, will definitely be making them again soon :-) Lisa

 

[Chowder Boy]

Great job on the recipe. I grew up in RI and growing up I was a commercial shell fisherman (Quahoger for you New Englanders). I know a little something about RI clams!! I just made these clam cakes. PERFECT! We also put beer to wet our clam cake batter and fish and chip batter, but other than that, these are very authentic. Georges, Aunt Carries, The Cove in Mystic, and all those NE clam shacks would be proud. Great job.<br/><br/>Chowder Boy

 

[brenda m.]

This recipe is pretty spot on. The only thing (and I could be wrong) that seems to be missing is the addition of corn meal/flour... I tried it both ways and, always, use some clam juice for the liquid. A little corn meal made a huge difference! That's the only reason I gave it 4 stars, instead of 5...