Stir Fried Thai Basil Razor Clams Recipe

razor clams

🥗Healthier: mussels

💰Cheaper: clams

Mussels are lower in price and still provide a seafood flavor.

Thai basil

🥗Healthier: sweet basil

💰Cheaper: regular basil

Regular basil is more common and less expensive.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Soy sauce is a more accessible alternative with a similar umami flavor.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Salt can provide seasoning without the cost of fish sauce.

Thaw the frozen razor clams before cooking.

Give the razor clams a rinse in cold water to clean them.

Prepare hot boiling water for blanching the razor clams.

Pour the hot boiling water over the razor clams to open them up.

Remove the clams from their shells after they have opened.

Give the clams a final rinse to remove any small pieces of broken shells.

Heat a pan and add about 2 tbsp of cooking oil.

Once the oil is hot, add the pounded garlic and chili to the pan.

Stir-fry the garlic and chili until they release a nice aroma, being careful of the spiciness.

Add 1 tbsp of oyster sauce, 1/2 tbsp of taucu, and 1 tsp of fish sauce to the pan.

Add 1 tsp of sugar and mix all the ingredients together, stir-frying for about 1 minute until well combined.

Add the prepared razor clams to the pan and stir gently, being careful not to overcook them.

Add the basil leaves to the pan and stir until combined.

Switch off the heat and taste the dish, adjusting seasoning if necessary.

Serve immediately with rice.

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