Keith_
Tasty Apprentice
Hey seafood lovers! 
If you're looking for a quick and delicious dish that's bursting with flavor, look no further. Pad Hoi Lai, or Stir-Fried Clams with Chili Paste, is a perfect blend of savory, spicy, and aromatic goodness. Ready to impress your taste buds?
**Pad Hoi Lai (Stir-Fried Clams with Chili Paste)**
**Ingredients:**
- 500g fresh clams, cleaned
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 2-3 tbsp Thai chili paste (Nam Prik Pao)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- 2-3 Thai bird's eye chilies, sliced (optional for extra heat)
- 1/4 cup Thai basil leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Clams:** Ensure the clams are thoroughly cleaned and discard any that are open and do not close when tapped.
2. **Sauté Aromatics:** Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallots and sauté until fragrant.
3. **Add Chili Paste:** Stir in the Thai chili paste and cook for another minute, releasing all the delicious aromas.
4. **Cook the Clams:** Add the cleaned clams to the wok, followed by fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Stir well to coat the clams in the sauce.
5. **Simmer:** Pour in the water or chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until all the clams have opened. Discard any that remain closed.
6. **Add Herbs:** Toss in the sliced Thai bird's eye chilies, Thai basil leaves, and cilantro. Stir well to combine and cook for another minute.
7. **Serve:** Transfer the stir-fried clams to a serving dish, garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges. Serve hot and enjoy with steamed rice.
Enjoy this tantalizing seafood dish that’s sure to be a hit at your dinner table. Let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
If you're looking for a quick and delicious dish that's bursting with flavor, look no further. Pad Hoi Lai, or Stir-Fried Clams with Chili Paste, is a perfect blend of savory, spicy, and aromatic goodness. Ready to impress your taste buds?**Pad Hoi Lai (Stir-Fried Clams with Chili Paste)**
**Ingredients:**- 500g fresh clams, cleaned
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 2-3 tbsp Thai chili paste (Nam Prik Pao)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- 2-3 Thai bird's eye chilies, sliced (optional for extra heat)
- 1/4 cup Thai basil leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
**Instructions:**1. **Prepare the Clams:** Ensure the clams are thoroughly cleaned and discard any that are open and do not close when tapped.
2. **Sauté Aromatics:** Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallots and sauté until fragrant.
3. **Add Chili Paste:** Stir in the Thai chili paste and cook for another minute, releasing all the delicious aromas.
4. **Cook the Clams:** Add the cleaned clams to the wok, followed by fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Stir well to coat the clams in the sauce.
5. **Simmer:** Pour in the water or chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until all the clams have opened. Discard any that remain closed.
6. **Add Herbs:** Toss in the sliced Thai bird's eye chilies, Thai basil leaves, and cilantro. Stir well to combine and cook for another minute.
7. **Serve:** Transfer the stir-fried clams to a serving dish, garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges. Serve hot and enjoy with steamed rice.
Enjoy this tantalizing seafood dish that’s sure to be a hit at your dinner table. Let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Stir-fried clams with chili paste? Yes, please! The combination of flavors must be out of this world. Can’t wait to try it—thanks for the awesome recipe! 
