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

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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.

Submitted by Toi
Published on June 19, 2020
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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 (Optional)

  • 3 Chee Fah chiles (mild red chiles)

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

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

Directions

  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.

Cook's Note:

Assess the amount of clams in comparison to the size of your largest heavy-bottomed pan or wok. The clams should have ample space, so if your pan seems too small, split the amounts in half and fry in 2 rounds. I will give instructions for the whole recipe at once.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

318 Calories
14g Fat
16g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 318
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 747mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 31g 63%
Vitamin C 61mg 67%
Calcium 132mg 10%
Iron 34mg 187%
Potassium 866mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.