Directions:
- Wash and scrape the mussels.
- Discard any open ones.
- Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan.
- Add shallots, garlic, lemongrass and fish sauce.
- Let this simmer 30min, bring water to boil, add mussels.
- Cover and boil for five minutes over high heat.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with basil leaves.
- Cover and cook a few minutes more before removing from the heat.
- Discard any mussels which have not opened during cooking.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 489.1 Kcal (2048 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 83.51 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.28g | 14% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 126.98mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 5509.09mg | 230% | |
| Potassium | 1926.84mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbs | 41.07g | 14% | |
| Sugars | 9.24g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.37g | 17% | |
| Protein | 58.97g | 118% | |
| Vitamin C | 47.6mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 19.9mg | 111% | |
| Calcium | 210.5mg | 21% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 68.51 Kcal (287 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 11.7 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.3g | 14% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 17.79mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 771.63mg | 230% | |
| Potassium | 269.88mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbs | 5.75g | 14% | |
| Sugars | 1.29g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.61g | 17% | |
| Protein | 8.26g | 118% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.7mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 111% | |
| Calcium | 29.5mg | 21% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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