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Mussels from the wok

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Ingredients for 2 servings:

  • 2 kg mussels
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 onions
  • 2 tbsp ginger
  • 1 bottle of tomatoes, pureed, approx. 700 ml
  • 4 tsp, heaped coriander
  • 4 tsp red curry paste
  • 200 ml white wine
  • 500 ml fish stock
  • 200 ml coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp oil

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Asian, spicy

Clean the mussels, finely slice the onion, and finely slice the garlic cloves. Heat the oil (e.g., corn oil) in a wok and fry the onions, ginger, and garlic. Once browned, deglaze with the wine. Add the tomatoes, coriander, and curry paste and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the stock and coconut milk and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat slightly, add the mussels, and cover and simmer for 7-10 minutes. Divide the mussels among the plates and pour the sauce over them. Serve with baguette.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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