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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Simply this is the dish for you if you like mussels. I gave this recipe to my friend's restaurant in Belgium, they now serve this tasty dish. Very much a dig in and share dish makes a wonderful starter or supper dish. You could serve with chips as they do in Belgium. I have given this as a dish for four, in our house that means one, as the dish is so good. Ingredients:
2 lbs fresh mussels, scrubbed and bearded |
15 ounces boiling water |
2 cups creamed coconut |
2 tablespoons oil |
1 medium onion, sliced |
3 garlic cloves, chopped |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
1 teaspoon turmeric |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1 teaspoon ground coriander |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves |
Directions:
1. Dissolve the coconut in the boiling water.
2. In a pan heat the oil and fry the onion till just golden brown. Add the garlic and ginger and fry for 3 minutes.
3. Add the turmeric, coriander and salt and fry for 1 minute.
4. Add the coconut water and simmer for a few minutes.
5. Add the mussels, cover the pan and cook for about 5 mins or until the mussels open.
6. Serve garnished with the coriander leaves.
7. NOTE. discard any mussel that does not open.
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