Stir-Fried Taiwanese Clams

Ingredients

 * 2 pounds of clams
 * 2 small, fresh, sweet red peppers
 * 1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh basil
 * 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
 * 2 tablespoons of white wine
 * 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
 * 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
 * 3 tablespoons of peanut oil for cooking

Directions

 * 1) Clean the clams by scrubbing them under cool running water with a vegetable brush.
 * 2) Cut the red peppers into sections.
 * 3) Mix in separate bowl with basil, soy sauce, wine garlic and sesame oil.
 * 4) Heat the peanut oil in a wok or large frying pan.
 * 5) When the oil is hot, add the clams and the sauce and mix. Cover and simmer over a low heat until the clams open.
 * 6) Serves four as an appetizer. Pour over rice or noodles to serve as a main course.