Mussels in Lemongrass

Submitted by Chef #1803190782

"If you like mussels, You will love this recipe. If you don't - this is a good time to start :) Aromatic lemongrass, lime juice and chillies completely eliminate this "strange" taste, characteristic for seafood."

 

• Ready In: 8mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 1 kg mussels
• 2 small red chili peppers
• 2 limes
• 2 stalks lemongrass
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons sugar cane
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 bunch fresh coriander
• 1⁄4 cup white wine (optional)

directions

1. 1. Wash the mussels under the tap and leave to drain. Cut chilli peppers into thin strips, throw away seeds. Chop garlic, cut lemongrass into 4 cm pieces.
2. 2. In a large pot mix water, lime juice and wine (optional); add the garlic, lemon grass, chilli, fish sauce and sugar. Bring to boiling and add mussels. Stir thoroughly, cover and cook for 6 minutes.
3. 3. Sprinkle mussels with chopped coriander, stir and serve when they're still steaming - preferably in a pot in which they were prepared. Enjoy your meal! :).