Thai Chilli Paste & Basil Clams Spaghetti
This gorgeous mess is also known as Hoi Lai Pad Nam Prik Pao Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 4 servings of pasta
- 600 g clams
- 1 stalk lemongrass minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 shallot minced
- 2 red chilli seeded & minced
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp Thai chilli paste Nam Prik Pao
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander
- 1/2 cup seafood stock/chicken stock
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- lime wedges to serve
Instructions
- Cook your pasta 1-2 minutes shy of al dente.
- Heat pan on med high, and add oil.
- When oil is hot, add garlic, chilli, shallot, and lemongrass.
- Saute until soft and fragrant.
- Add oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and Thai chilli paste.
- Saute for 30 seconds, until combined.
- Add clams, and stir fry until half cooked.
- Pour in stock, and bring to boil.
- Lower heat to medium, and cook till clams are cooked through, and opened up.
- Add cooked spaghetti, toss to combined.
- Remove from heat, and toss in basil and parsley.
- Add juice of 1/2 lime, toss to combined.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.