Mussels In Fragrant Thai Broth Recipes

THAI STEAMED MUSSELS

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, combine the lime juice, coconut milk, wine, curry paste, garlic, fish sauce and sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar and curry paste and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 2 minutes then add mussels. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mussels are opened, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and discard any unopened mussels. Pour mussels and liquid into a serving dish and toss with cilantro.

MUSSELS IN FRAGRANT THAI BROTH

Steps:

• Cook rice in a large saucepan, uncovered until tender; drain. cover to keep warm.
• Scrub mussels, remove beard.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan; cook paste, stirring until fragrant.
• Add water, stock, fish sauce and sugar; bring to boil.
• Add coconut milk, return to boil.
• Reduce heat to simmer for one minute.
• Add mussels, cover and cook for 5 minutes. remove from heat stir in coriander, onions and lime juice.
• Divide rice and top with mussels (disregarding any unopened shells).

STEAMED MUSSELS IN THAI BROTH

Steps:

• In a large (6-quart) pot over medium-low heat, combine mint, cilantro, basil, lemon grass, shallots, garlic, curry paste and tom yum. Stir until herb leaves wilt, about 5 minutes. Add sake, lemon juice and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Strain broth into another large pot. Add mussels, tomato and lime leaf. Cover, and place over high heat. Cook until mussels open, about 5 minutes. Transfer to serving bowls, and garnish with chopped cilantro, basil and mint. Serve immediately.