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

Stir Fried Clams with Roasted Chili Paste 

PREPARATIONS:
1. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat.

2. Add garlic in the hot oil and fry until it becomes golden.

3. Add cooked fresh Clams and stir for a 20 seconds.

4. Then add fish sauce, chili and roasted chilli paste.

5. Before removing from heat, sprinkle with sweet basil leaves and red fresh chilli.

6. Stir-fry for another 10 seconds.

7. Transfered to a serving dish and served with hot steamed rice.