Steamed Cockles or Periwinkles

• 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) cockles or periwinkles

Pour 250 ml (9 fl oz/1 cup) water into a wok, add the cockles or periwinkles and cover with a lid. Bring to the boil over high heat and steam for about 10 minutes. Don’t allow the wok to boil dry — add extra water if required. Strain off excess water and place the cockles in a serving bowl. To eat, remove the flesh from the shell and dip it into garlic mayonnaise or a mixture of