Thai-Style Mussels

8 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 pounds mussels ~2 1/4 lbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 stem lemongrass white parts only
  • 3 teaspoons red chilies chopped
  • 6 3/4 tablespoons water ~1/2 cup
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 1 handful thai basil leaves roughly chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Scrub the outside of the mussels with a brush. Remove and discard the beards.
  2. 2
    Heat the oil in a wok or large pan add garlic, lemongrass and chili. Cook until slightly brown and fragrant.
  3. 3
    Add the mussels to the wok and toss well. Add in chinese rice wine, water, and Thai basil after about 3 minutes. Mix well. Put the lid back on for another 1 minutes or so until all the mussels are open (discard any that stay closed).

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