Clams with Chilli and Basil

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Clams with chili paste and basil is one of the Thai recipes which is quick and easy to cook. This is a delicious way to serve clams, with chilli paste,soy sauce and basil.

Ingredients:

10 to 12 clams
20 fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp garlic - minced
50 ml chicken stock
1 tsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp chilli paste
20 ml vegetable oil


Methods:

In a small bowl, combine chicken stock, light soy sauce and chilli paste and set aside.

In a wok, add in oil and heat. Add in the clams and garlic. Cook, stirring till all the clams begin to open.

Add in the chicken stock mixture, stir well and cover pan. Cook over low to medium heat for 2 minutes.

Add in fresh basil leaves and stir to mix. Place entire contents of pan in a warm, deep bowl.

Serve warm with steamed rice.


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Stir Fried Clams with Shrimp Paste

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Clams are extremely juicy, flavorful, and a versatile ingredient. There are so many ways you can consume them: steamed, fried, stir-fried, boiled, baked, soup, or raw.

Ingredients:

2½ lb fresh clams
½ cup oil
1 tbsp chili paste
2 tsp dried shrimp paste
1 tbsp sugar
3 limes, juiced
3-4 tbsp water
salt
1 tbsp corn starch combined with 3 tbsp water to make a slurry

To be grounded:
1 small red onion, sliced
5-6 shallots
3 stalks lemongrass, sliced thinly
1 inch fresh galangal, sliced


Methods:

Wash clams under cold running water,and drain. Heat oil in wok on high, add ground paste, chili paste, dried shrimp paste and sugar.

Stir-fry until quite toasted and oil starts to ooze from paste. Add clams, lime juice and 3-4 tbsp water, stir-fry well to coat. Cover wok, cook briefly until clams open.

Remove cover, add cornstarch slurry, stir well to coat, taste for salt, add accordingly.

Serve immediately with rice.


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