Manila Clams with Sausage in Rich Broth
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger root
- 1/4 teaspoon red curry paste
- 1/3 cup chopped lemon grass (white part only)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Vietnamese chili paste
- 8 oz andouille sausage, thinly sliced
- 2 cups fish stock or clam juice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped Chinese parsley
- 2 1/4 lb manila clams, washed and scrubbed
- 1 loaf crusty bread