Clams with roasted chili paste and basil is one of the first Thai dishes that the boyfriend introduced me to. I think it's one of his favorite meals because it's quick and delicious... and there's not much you can do to mess it up! You basically just cook the clams in garlic until they open up, then add the chili paste and basil and voila, instant success!
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Clams with Roasted Chili Paste and Basil | Hoi Lai Pad Nam Prik Pao | หอยลายผัดน้ำพริกเผา
Clams with roasted chili paste and basil, yum
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Servings: 2
Calories: 42kcal
Ingredients
- 10-15 Manila clams
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons roasted chili paste
- ½ cup Thai basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Wash the clams very thoroughly in running water, as the last thing you want is to bite into sand when eating your clams. Wash the basil and separate leaves from stems.
- Saute the garlic on high heat until it is golden brown.
- Add the clams and stir fry for a few minutes.
- Once the clams start to open up, add the roasted chili paste and stir to incorporate. Add a teaspoon or so of fish sauce and/or sugar, according to your taste preferences.
- When the clams are cooked, add the basil leaves and stir fry for just a minute more.
- That's all there is to it... Serve with jasmine rice and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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Emily
What do you saute the garlic in?
Rachel
Hi Emily, I generally just use a bit of canola oil.
beebangkokparis
If it can help I always get my curry paste from Personal-Shopper-Bangkok, they go shopping anything for you for a cheap fee.
A Different Jane
Wow, I am so impressed with your blog! Awesome pictures. Looking forward to trying one of these recipes soon. =)
Rachel
Thanks, Jane! Here's more information about the Roasted Chili Paste: https://rachelcooksthai.com/thai-roasted-chili-paste/
Jane
What kind of chili paste is this?
P.S. I absolutely love your blog. 🙂 I have a hard time finding authentic Thai recipes and I'm so glad I stumbled upon your blog and its wonderful recipes!