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Stir Fried Clams with Roasted Chili Paste

Stir Fried Clams with Roasted Chili Paste or Hoi lai pad num prik prao a popular Thai dish of stir-fried clams fried with roasted chili paste. Serve hot as part of a main meal.

INGREDIENTS:

450 g fresh Clams, cleaned well
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup sweet basil leaves
2 tablespoons roasted chilli paste
4 fresh chillies, cut into long strips
2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fish sauce

PREPARATIONS:

Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
Add garlic in the hot oil and fry until it becomes golden.
Add cooked fresh Clams and stir for a 20 seconds.
Then add fish sauce, chili and roasted chilli paste.
Before removing from heat, sprinkle with sweet basil leaves and red fresh chilli.
Stir-fry for another 10 seconds.
Transfered to a serving dish and served with hot steamed rice.

5 Guest comments:

Angie January 29, 2009 9:51 PM: This is one of my favorite dishes! Yummy! Must make some roasted chili paste soon:)
Jan January 30, 2009 3:03 AM: They look lovely! I now NEED some roasted chili paste!
Tan.wiratchada January 30, 2009 5:21 AM: Hi Angie, Jan,
Thank you for stopping in with a nice comment at always.
Always nice all of you. ;)
Beachlover January 30, 2009 2:55 PM: I want some,pls!! love this spicy clam dish,anything spicy and seafood is welcome!!
Mr. Rush February 4, 2009 2:26 AM: I'm not big on clams, but you make everything look good.