Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Steamed Dishes
Steamed Thai Basil
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 1kg mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- • 1 bunch Thai basil (40g), leaves picked
- • 4 cloves garlic, minced
- • 3 slices ginger, julienned
- • 1 bird's eye chili, sliced
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Scrub and debeard the mussels and discard any open ones.
2
Phase 2
Fry the garlic, ginger, and chili in the oil until fragrant.
3
Phase 3
Add the mussels, fish sauce, sugar, and 50ml water, cover, and steam until the shells open.
4
Phase 4
Fold in the Thai basil leaves until just wilted.
5
Phase 5
Transfer to a bowl with the cooking liquid and serve immediately.