Exotic Flavors – kitchen by clare https://www.kitchenbyclare.com kitchen by clare Sat, 06 Jan 2024 23:01:20 +0000 fr-FR hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Thai Coconut Curry Mussels https://www.kitchenbyclare.com/thai-coconut-curry-mussels/ Sat, 06 Jan 2024 23:01:20 +0000 https://chef.wordifysites.com/?p=1270 Ingredients
  • 4 lbs fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 cup fish or seafood broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • Steamed jasmine rice for serving

Execution

1

Prepare Mussels: Clean and debeard the mussels. Discard any open or damaged ones. Rinse under cold water and set aside.

2

Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.

3

Add Curry Paste: Stir in Thai red curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

4

Simmer Coconut Curry Base: Pour in coconut milk, fish or seafood broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing the flavors to meld for 5-7 minutes.

5

Add Mussels and Vegetables: Gently add the cleaned mussels to the pot, along with sliced red bell pepper and halved cherry tomatoes. Cover with a lid and steam for 5-7 minutes or until the mussels have opened.

6

Discard Unopened Mussels: Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.

7

Serve: Ladle the mussels and broth into bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

8

Serve with Rice: Serve the Thai Coconut Curry Mussels over steamed jasmine rice.

Additional tips

  • Customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of Thai red curry paste.
  • Pair with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.
  • A splash of coconut milk right before serving adds an extra layer of richness.
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