Seafood Specialty - Mussels
Thai Thai - Seafood Specialties

Seafood Specialty - Mussels

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

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

  • • 1kg mussels, scrubbed
  • • 2 tbsp yellow curry powder
  • • 1 egg, beaten
  • • 200ml coconut milk
  • • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 onion, sliced
  • • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp palm sugar
  • • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • • 1 red chili, sliced

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Scrub the mussels and pull away the beards.

2
Phase 2

Fry the curry powder, garlic, and onion in oil until fragrant.

3
Phase 3

Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer, then add the mussels.

4
Phase 4

Toss 3 minutes until the mussels open, then stir in the beaten egg to coat.

5
Phase 5

Season with fish sauce and palm sugar, and serve topped with sliced chili.