MANILA CLAMS WITH BASIL AND CHILES

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Both Thai and Vietnamese cuisines use healthy amounts of horapah basil (Thai basil), an aromatic plant with purple sterns and shiny leaves. Serve these fiery clams with plenty of steamed jasmine rice and a cold beer.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp canola oil
3 clove garlic, coarsley chopped
1 chili pepper, seeded and cut into long, narrow strips (thai, jalapeno, serrano)
1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into long, narrow strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, cut into long narrow strips
3 lb manila or littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 Tbsp thai roasted chile paste
1 Tbsp fish sauce
1/2 c fresh horapah basil (thai basil), torn if leaves are large
1/4 c fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Place a large, deep frying pan or wok over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the canola oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds. Add the chili pepper and the red and yellow bell peppers and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly cooked, 1-2 minutes.
  • 2. Add the clams, discarding any that fail to close to the touch. Stir to coat with the oil. Cook, tossing and stirring, for 2 minutes, then stir in the chili paste and the fish sauce. Cook, stirring frequently, until the clams have opened, 3-5 minutes longer. Stir in the basil and mint.
  • 3. Transfer the clams to a platter or serving bowl, discarding any that failed to open. Serve immediately.

Alex Carlos
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This recipe is easy to follow.


Rowland Jamestown
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The sauce was flavorful.


Xx_LaJap_xX_95 Gaming
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The clams were cooked perfectly.


Reeve Swartbooi
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This was my first time cooking Manila clams and they turned out great!


Motlatso Nchinyane
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I will definitely be making this again.


Yishak Daniel
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This recipe is a keeper!


7souna
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Delicious!


Ch Asim
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These Manila clams were amazing! The sauce was flavorful and the clams were cooked perfectly. I served them over linguine and it was a hit with my family.


Angel Medina
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The clams are always tender and the sauce is delicious. I like to add a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes for a little extra kick.


Edward Moore
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The clams are cooked in one pot and the sauce is simple but flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Md Mushahid Ahmed
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I love this recipe! The clams are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I like to add a little extra basil at the end for a pop of color and flavor.


Gorkha Thapa
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These Manila clams were delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the clams were cooked perfectly. I served them over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Leon Morris
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This was my first time cooking Manila clams and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the clams were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Noman Azam 2018-wcd-73
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The clams are always tender and the sauce is flavorful. I like to add a little white wine to the sauce for extra depth of flavor.


Nyanzi Pasha
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This Manila clams recipe is a keeper! The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I added a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes, and it was perfect. Served over linguine, it was a hit with my family.