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Lemongrass, coconut & chilli mussels
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
6 minutes
Total Time:
21 minutes
Whip up flavorful Asian mussels in 20 minutes for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients:
  • 9.20 gm sunflower oil
  • 1 lemongrass stem (pale part only), outer layer removed, finely chopped
  • 2 long red chillies, seeds removed, thinly sliced lengthways
  • 3cm piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
  • 150ml light coconut milk
  • 12.20 gm fish sauce
  • 1.25kg black mussels, scrubbed, debearded
  • Coriander leaves, to serve
  • 4 slices crusty bread
Instructions:
  • In a large wok or saucepan over medium heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add lemongrass, chili, and ginger, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in coconut milk and fish sauce, stirring to combine. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Place the mussels in the wok or pan and cover tightly. Steam the mussels, shaking the pan occasionally, for 5 minutes or until they open. Remove any unopened mussels.
  • Ladle the mussels into individual bowls, drizzle with the flavorful coconut broth, sprinkle with fresh coriander leaves, and accompany with crusty bread for a delightful meal.