World flavors
Thai Basil Clams
Wok-hot, chili-garlic, basil perfume
- 15 min
- Easy
- Serves 2
Ingredients
- 10 razor clams, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves + 3 thai chilies, pounded
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar
- 2 big handfuls thai basil
- Jasmine rice
Method
- Screaming wok: garlic-chili paste 15 seconds.
- Clams and sauces; toss 90 seconds.
- Kill the heat; basil in, toss until it wilts and perfumes.
- Over rice immediately.
- Fried egg on top if you know what is good.
Tip. Thai basil (anise notes) beats sweet basil here, but use what you have.
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