Steamed Clams in Wine and Chorizo

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup dry white wine
• 2 lbs littleneck clams, scrubbed (2 inches wide)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Directions

1. 1

   Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, and salt in oil in a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 7 to 9 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in wine and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Add clams and chorizo, then boil, covered, until clams open, 7 to 8 minutes.

4. 4

   (Discard any clams that are not open after 9 minutes.)

5. 5

   Season with pepper and stir in cilantro.