25 min
Hands-on time
+ 2 hr soaking or marinating first
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Method
- 1 Soak the clams in diluted salt water for 2 hours to remove all the sand, then scrub the shells clean.
- 2 Sauté garlic and fresh chilies in oil until fragrant.
- 3 Add Thai chili paste and stir-fry for 1 minute until the oil turns red and releases its aroma.
- 4 Add the clams, cover and cook for 3 minutes until the clams open; remove any that do not open.
- 5 Season with fish sauce and sugar, turn off the heat, then add Thai basil and stir.