Ladle Out an Old-School Favorite, Manhattan Clam Chowder.
Originally known as “Coney Island Clam Chowder,” this tomato-based chowder rivals the creamy New England favorite. Filled with more vegetables, creating a mirepoix with an umami taste. A slight zest with a splash of Worcestershire Sauce and the star of the chowder, clams with a briny sweetness create a meal-starter with a smooth rich taste. Void of any cream or milk, as compared to New England’s Chowder, dieticians claim Manhattan Chowder as a healthier choice with less fat.
Since its first bowl, popularity for this dish began as a go-to for the Portuguese fishermen traveling back-n-forth from New York City’s Fish Market in the 1800s. Ever since then, Mid-Atlantic States with a healthy carrot, celery, and tomato harvest, along with a good catch of clams from tidal basin and Chesapeake and Delaware Bay waterways, chowders have accompanied other seafood favorites like blue crabs, crab cakes, and even scallops. With so many delicious seafood favorites, including Manhattan Clam Chowder in your menu, your cuisine will celebrate Nature’s bounty!