Panama Clam Chowder

Ingredients

 * 4 cups fresh clams
 * 1½ lbs ñame, peeled and cut into small pieces
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 1 large tomato, chopped
 * 1 sweet pepper, chopped
 * 1 coriander leaf
 * 8 cups hot water
 * salt and pepper

Directions

 * 1) Place clams in slated water for half an hour.
 * 2) Remove and put into hot water and cook until the clams open up.
 * 3) Drain and save the water.
 * 4) When the clams have cooled, remove from the shells and clean.
 * 5) Cook the onion, tomato and pepper with the coriander in a little oil until soft.
 * 6) Rinse the ñame well.
 * 7) Strain into a pot the water the clams were cooked in to remove any sand.
 * 8) Add to this water the cooked vegetables, the ~name and the clams.
 * 9) Simmer about 20 minutes or until the ñame is tender.