2 15-ounce cans of Sea Watch whole ocean clams 1/4 cup of reserved clam juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tps sesame oil 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper 1/4 cup water 2 tsp cornstarch 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided 8 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds 2 red bell peppers, seeded, sliced into strips 8 baby bok choy, halved 2 8oz. cans sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 14oz. cans baby corn, drained 2 14oz. cans straw mushrooms, drained 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp peeled fresh ginger, minced 8 scallions, thinly sliced on diagonal
Drain clams, Reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid. Pat dry with paper towels.
Whisk next 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Add clams and stir to coat; marinate 15 minutes. Drain, reserving marinade in small bowl. Whisk 1/4 cup water and cornstarch into marinade.
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add clams and quickly sauté, no more than 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to a plate. Add remaining vegetable oil to skillet. Add vegetables; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 3 – 4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 30 seconds. Drizzle reserved marinade mixture over vegetables. Stir-fry until marinade thickens slightly, about 30 seconds. Toss in reserved clams. Season to taste with pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with scallions and serve with rice.