Patricia Barnett
@patriciavibebarnett
Chili Basil Clams
A flavorful Thai dish featuring fresh clams cooked with roasted chili paste and aromatic basil, perfect for seafood lovers.
Details
- Cuisine:thai
- Meal Type:dinner
- Diet:pescatarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:8
- Views:8
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time10 min.
- Total time25 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons
- 5 cloves
- 2 pounds
- 3 tablespoons
- 3 tablespoons
- 3
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Chili Basil Clams.
Step 1
Begin by heating a large, heavy-bottomed pan or wok over high heat.
Step 2
Once hot, pour in the vegetable oil and allow it to warm for about a minute.
Step 3
Next, add the minced garlic to the sizzling oil, sautéing it until it turns a beautiful golden brown, which should take roughly one minute.
Step 4
Now, it's time to introduce the cleaned clams along with the roasted chili paste.
Step 5
Stir everything together, ensuring each clam is generously coated with the spicy goodness.
Step 6
If you’re feeling adventurous, mix in the fish sauce, Chee Fah chiles, and a touch of sugar.
Step 7
Keep cooking and stirring until the clams begin to open, which will take around five to ten minutes.
Step 8
To finish, toss in the fragrant holy basil leaves and cook for an additional minute, just until the basil wilts and releases its aromatic essence.
Step 9
Enjoy the delightful fusion of flavors in this vibrant dish!.