Thai
Thai - Appetizers
Mussels Appetizer
Chef's Menu Description
Plump, sweet shellfish sautéed in garlic, white wine, and fresh parsley, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon and sea salt.
Ingredients
- • 400g cooked mussels, shelled
- • 100g rice flour
- • 50g cornflour
- • 1 tsp baking powder
- • 1 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1 egg, beaten
- • 1 cup cold water
- • 200g bean sprouts
- • 2 spring onions, sliced
- • Sweet chili sauce for serving
- • Vegetable oil for frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Shell the mussels and slice the spring onions.
2
Phase 2
Whisk rice flour, cornflour, baking powder, turmeric, egg, and cold water into a thin batter.
3
Phase 3
Fold the mussels, bean sprouts, and spring onions into the batter.
4
Phase 4
Fry spoonfuls of the batter in a hot oiled pan until crisp and golden on both sides.
5
Phase 5
Cut into wedges and serve hot with sweet chili sauce.