Steamed Mussels in Coconut Milk Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups thinly sliced onions
1 tbsp minced ginger
2 cups coconut milk
3 lbs fresh mussels or 3 lbs clams , scrubbed and debearded
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cayenne
3/4 tsp salt

Directions:

Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the onions and fry over medium-high heat until the edges turn light brown. Next add the ginger and continue frying for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Put in the ground masala and stir for another 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the salt, coconut milk, and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Now put in the mussels, spooning some of the sauce over them. Cover and steam 7 minutes or until all the shells open. Remove from the heat. Discard any shells that aren't open.
Sprinkle with the lemon juice and cilantro and stir gently. Spoon the mussels into individual bowls along with some of the sauce. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	237.98 Kcal (996 kJ)
Calories from fat	147.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.44g	25%
Cholesterol	31.75mg	11%
Sodium	476.97mg	20%
Potassium	511.66mg	11%
Total Carbs	9.03g	3%
Sugars	2.04g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.26g	5%
Protein	14.66g	29%
Vitamin C	13.2mg	22%
Iron	5.5mg	30%
Calcium	42.9mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	132.31 Kcal (554 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.14g	25%
Cholesterol	17.65mg	11%
Sodium	265.17mg	20%
Potassium	284.46mg	11%
Total Carbs	5.02g	3%
Sugars	1.13g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.7g	5%
Protein	8.15g	29%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	22%
Iron	3mg	30%
Calcium	23.9mg	4%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
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