There is this cool little Belgian Bar in Philadelphia's Center City that serves like a million different beers and the best mussels I've ever had. Here's how to make them! 6 servings would be as an appetizer.
Provided by CHRISSYG
Categories Asian
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- **you can substitue one tablespoon mashed anchovy or paste diluted w/ sherry or wine if you don't have fish sauce.
- Sautee garlic, lemongrass and ginger in oil for about two minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
- Whisk in the rest of the ingredient except the mussels and about half of the cilantro and half of the basil.
- Bring to a light simmer about 3-4 minutes
- Add the mussels, stir and cover)
- Cook about 4-5 minutes until mussels open (throw away any that don't open after 5 mins of cooking).
- Remove mussles from the broth and into a large serving bowl, Strain broth over top of the mussels and sprinkle with remaining cilanto.and basil.
- Serve with some nice crusty bread and Belgian Fries with Bourbon dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.4, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 25.2, Cholesterol 64.9, Sodium 1226.2, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 30.6
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