Clams with Mushrooms & Basil

Clams with Mushrooms & Basil

Rrayada Thayer, Thailand.
This is an easy recipe that takes just minutes to prepare.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kilo fresh clams, washed and scrubbed, (2 lb)
  • handful fresh mushrooms, chopped large
  • handful fresh Thai Basil
  • 5 cloves garlic, smahed
  • splash fish sauce
  • splash olive oil
  • Bird's Eye Chilis, optional, chopped
  • chili paste, optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat a pan on medium high heat with a splash of olive oil then add the garlic and clams.
  • When the clams start to open, about 4-5 minutes, add the mushrooms.
  • When the mushrooms are cooked, add the basil.
  • The liquid from the clams cooks the mushrooms and steams the basil. When the basil is wilted, it is done.
  • Pour onto a large plate and serve along side rice and other Thai dishes.

Notes

Low cost.
If a spicy dish is preferred, add some chopped Bird's Eye chilies and a spoon or so of chili paste.

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