Choros a La Chalaca

Tiny_Toodles's Note:

I enjoyed this appetizer this year on christmas eve and have been craving it ever since. I add tomatoes into the mix for added color and flavor.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 36 mussels

• 36 mussels (boiled until open, left intact on a half shell)
• 6 tomatoes (I use roma, finely diced)
• ¾ cup cilantro (diced)
• 1 small red onion (finely minced)
• 1 (16 ounce) can yellow peppers (aji amarillo)
• 1 tablespoon msg
• 2 limes, juice of

Directions:

1. Place the can of aji amarillos with their juices in a blender and puree for 1 minutes.
2. Place the tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and blended aji's in a large bowl.
3. Add the msg and the lime juice.
4. Place the mussels on a half shell on a serving platter and top each with one tablespoon of the Aji mixture.
5. Serve with a nice cold beer and enjoy!