Stir Fried Clams with Roasted Chili Paste (Hoi Lai Phad Nam-Prik Pow)

Famous street vendor Stir Fried Clams with Roasted Chili Paste or Hoi lai pad num prik pow 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.