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Hoy Lai Pad Nam Prik Pow (Clams with Chili Paste and Basil)

Hoy Lai Pad Nam Prik Pow (Clams with Chili Paste and Basil)

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 10 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Base ingredients

    • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 5 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 pounds small clams, thoroughly cleaned

  • Flavoring

    • 3 tablespoons Nam Prik Pao (roasted chile paste)
    • 3 tablespoons fish sauce (optional)
    • 3 Chee Fah chiles (mild red chiles)
    • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • Herbs

    • 1 cup Bai Kraprao (holy basil leaves), or to taste

STEPS

1

Heat a large heavy-bottomed pan or wok over high heat; add the oil and wait 1 minute more. Mix garlic into the hot oil and cook until it just turns golden brown, about 1 minute. Add clams and chile paste; stir until clams are coated.

2

Stir fish sauce, chiles, and sugar into clams; cook and stir until the clams have opened, 5 to 10 minutes.

3

Mix basil into clam mixture and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

318

Calories

  • 31
    Protein
  • 16
    Carbs
  • 14
    Fats

💡 Ensure clams are thoroughly cleaned to prevent sand from affecting the dish.Add extra basil for a stronger herbal flavor.Adjust the chili paste based on your spice tolerance.