Author Notes
This is a super quick, easy & delish home cooked dish. Tips: Don't over cook the clams. - idalingi —idalingi
Test Kitchen Notes
This fast and easy stir fry has hints of ginger and spice from the chile. I would serve with rice to sop up some of the delicious salty liquid. Be sure to get a basil leaf in every bite. - Stephanie —The Editors
Ingredients
- Main ingredients
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1 pound
fresh clams
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2-3 cups
fresh basil leaves
- Seasoning
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5-6
cloves of garlic, minced
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2
planks of ginger
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1
chili pepper, remove the ribs and seeds, sliced
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2 tablespoons
low sodium/light soy sauce
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1 tablespoon
cooking rice wine/sake/white wine
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1/2 cup
water
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1 pinch
salt & pepper to taste
Directions
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Clean main ingredients thoroughly, drain and set aside.
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Heat oil in pan, sauté ginger, garlic and pepper until fragrant.
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Turn stove to high, toss in the clams, add soy sauce, wine and water, stir continuously for a minute and cover for 3 minutes or until most of the clams open.
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Add basil leaves stir for a minute and turn off the stove. Serve immediately.
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