Mussels In Spiced Broth
This fragrant and spicy coconut milk-based mussels dish is a flavorful seafood delight that is sure to impress your taste buds. The combination of lemongrass, ginger, coconut, and aromatic herbs creates a rich and savory broth that perfectly complements the tender mussels. Perfect for a special dinner or a cozy night in, this dish is bursting with vibrant Southeast Asian flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise with every bite.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 5 coriander sprigs, leaves and stems separated, plus extra for serving
- 400ml can coconut milk
- 2 lemongrass , halved and bruised, plus a thumb-size piece ginger, thickly sliced (or galangal if you have it)
- 6 lime leaves , crushed
- 2 small green chillies , crushed
- 125ml coconut cream
- 500g mussels , scrubbed
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Crush the coriander stems in a mortar using a pestle, then put into a large pan with the coconut milk, lemongrass and ginger. Bring to the boil and simmer for 4 mins. Add the lime leaves and chillies, then stir in the coconut cream.
- Add the mussels and fish sauce, then cover with an ill-fitting lid or baking tray so that the mussels can steam, but the broth won’t boil over and make a mess of your stove. Bring the liquid back to the boil, then simmer for a few mins, shaking the pot every so often so the mussels move around and open up – this should take about 3-5 mins.
- When all the mussels are open, add the lime juice but don’t boil again. Taste, and if you like it, good – otherwise add more chilli for heat, more lime for sourness and more fish sauce if you think it needs salt. Spoon into bowls and sprinkle with the coriander leaves to serve.
Cook Time
10M
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
Serves 2
Nutrition
- Calories: 623 calories
- Fat Content: 55 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 47 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 14 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 10 grams sugar
- Protein Content: 17 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 4.07 milligram of sodium
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