BLACK BEAN MUSSELS

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Bean     Onion     Appetizer     Steam     Quick & Easy     Mussel     Bell Pepper     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 6 first-course or 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb mussels (preferably cultivated), scrubbed and beards removed
1/4 cup diced (1/4 inch) red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced (1/4 inch) yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped scallions (about 2)
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon Chinese fermented black beans*, rinsed in cold water
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cook, tightly covered, over moderate heat until all mussels open wide, 3 to 6 minutes. (Discard any mussels that remain unopened after 6 minutes.) Serve in shallow bowls.
  • *Available at adrianascaravan.com.

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