First of all, you need to clean the clams well, rinse the clams well, scrub any gritty sand off the shells. Soak in cold salted water for half to one hour. Discard any opened shells.
Fry the garlic with oil in high heat until golden.
Add chili paste, stir until it blends well with the oil, and smell good.
Toss in fresh clams, stir fry until clams open.
Add all seasonings and water, stir fry it again.
Lastly, add chilies and basil leaves, mix them well. It’s done!