Mussels With Rice

Name: Mussels With Rice
Ingredients: 500 grams mussels, scrubbed clean; 250 grams white rice; 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 tablespoon parsley stems, chopped; 1 cup parsley leaves, chopped; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; black pepper; salt

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

500 grams mussels, scrubbed clean
250 grams white rice
1/2 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 carrot, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley stems, chopped
1 cup parsley leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons cooking oil
black pepper
salt

Directions

1

Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until they start to soften.
2

Add chopped carrot and parsley stems. Add black pepper to taste and stir well. Cook until tender.
3

Add the rice. Cook, stirring often, until rice is translucent.
4

Place mussels on top. Add 500 ml water and stir gently. Cover and cook until nearly all the liquid has been absorbed by the rice.
5

Add chopped tomato and parsley leaves. Stir gently. Cook for 5 to 7 more minutes.
6

Season with salt to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve.