HOY LAI PAD NAM PRIK POW (CLAMS WITH CHILI PASTE AND BASIL)

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

Clams prepared this way always garner standing ovations from my guests. Little do they know that it is a very fast and uncomplicated dish to prepare. For that reason--and of course for its delicious taste--I love making this dish.

Provided by Toi

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds small clams, thoroughly cleaned
3 tablespoons Nam Prik Pao (roasted chile paste)
3 tablespoons fish sauce
3 Chee Fah chiles (mild red chiles)
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 cup Bai Kraprao (holy basil leaves), or to taste

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Stir fish sauce, chiles, and sugar into clams; cook and stir until the clams have opened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix basil into clam mixture and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 79.2 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 747.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

Kathy Walker
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I love how this dish is both flavorful and spicy. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ruvarashe Hove
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This recipe was a little bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and complex. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables.


alyssa coleman
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fit the bill. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sibusiso Mnguni
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the clams and the sauce. I served it with jasmine rice and a side of vegetables.


Tyree Mcbride
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I'm not a huge fan of clams, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so good that I even ate all of the clams!


Adesuwa Omohegbele
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I used a little less fish sauce than the recipe called for, but it was still plenty flavorful. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables.


Waqas Arman
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I love how this dish is both flavorful and spicy. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Chynna B Liz
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This recipe was a little bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and complex. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables.


tusar Maya
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fit the bill. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Doris Turner
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the clams and the sauce. I served it with jasmine rice and a side of vegetables.


Tiens International /FSD
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I love Thai food and this dish did not disappoint. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I will definitely be making this again.


Tina Cook
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I used a little less chili paste than the recipe called for, but it was still plenty spicy. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables.


Ali Hosse
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I'm not a huge fan of clams, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so good that I even ate all of the clams!


sahjad ali
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.