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Thai-Style Steamed Mussels
Sharon Chen
2 servings
BeginnerQuick and delicious mussels steamed in white wine along with a spicy and creamy Thai-style cooking sauce.
Total Steps
3
Ingredients
11
Tools Needed
1
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- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 peppers Thai red chili
- 1 chunk 1-inch fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/2 lime lime zest
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 can 13.66 fl oz unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 lime lime juice
- salt
- 2/3 cup dry white wine or beer
- 2 pounds fresh mussels
Instructions
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Step 1
In a food processor, combine garlic, chili peppers, ginger, cilantro, lime zest, and olive oil. Blend until the mixture turns into a paste. Transfer to a medium bowl and whisk in coconut milk and lime juice. Season with salt to taste and set aside.
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Step 2
In a large pot, bring white wine or beer to a boil over medium-high heat. Add mussels and pour the cooking sauce over. Cover and cook the mussels until all of them are open, about 5-7 minutes. Shake the pot a couple times during cooking.
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Step 3
Remove from heat. Spoon the mussels and broth into serving bowls and serve with crusty bread. Enjoy!