STEAMED MUSSELS IN COCONUT MILK

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Adapted from Savoring the Spice Coast of India: Fresh Flavors from Kerala by Maya Kaimal, and found at splendidtable.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Mussels

Time 35m

Yield 8 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups thinly sliced onions
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 cups coconut milk
3 lbs fresh mussels or 3 lbs clams, scrubbed and debearded
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 teaspoons coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the onions and fry over medium-high heat until the edges turn light brown. Next add the ginger and continue frying for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Put in the ground masala and stir for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the salt, coconut milk, and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Now put in the mussels, spooning some of the sauce over them. Cover and steam 7 minutes or until all the shells open. Remove from the heat. Discard any shells that aren't open.
  • Sprinkle with the lemon juice and cilantro and stir gently. Spoon the mussels into individual bowls along with some of the sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.1, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 47.6, Sodium 743.3, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.3, Protein 22.7

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