1 pound fresh clams, cleaned well
2 tablespoon roasted chilli paste
3 to 4 fresh chillies, cut into long strips
2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup sweet basil leaves
In a frying pan, heat the oil. Saute garlic in the hot
oil until it becomes golden. Add clams and stir until
they are cooked. Season with fish sauce, sugar, and roasted chilli paste. Before removing from heat, sprinkle with sweet basil leaves and red fresh chilli. Stir-fry for another 5 seconds. Remove.
Note:
The clams will open when they are cooked.