Stuffed Mussels (Turkish)

Directions

1. 1
   Place the mussels in water and scrape the shells well all over with a knife. Then prise them open along the broad edge with the knife, and cut off the bristle without tearing the mussels away from the shell.
2. 2
   Preserve the liquid from mussels.
3. 3
   Rinse the opened mussels well with water.
4. 4
   Chop onion and saute in olive oil with pine nut for 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Add rice; saute further 15 minutes stirring.
6. 6
   Add tomato; saute further 5 minutes stirring.
7. 7
   Add all spices and currants and 3/4 cup of mussel liquid (add watter if no enough liquid). Cook for 15 minute.
8. 8
   Stuff mixture into each shell, place in baking dish. Add another 3/4 cup of liquid and bake or steam for 35 minutes.
9. 9
   Serve with lemon.