STEAMED MUSSELS IN THAI BROTH

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Steamed Mussels in Thai Broth image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 stalks lemon grass, trimmed of woody ends and roughly chopped
2 shallots, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons red curry paste
1/4 cup tom yum
2 cups sake
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 quarts chicken stock or canned chicken broth
4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 medium tomato, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 makrut lime leaf or a 2-inch piece of lime zest
1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro, for garnish
1/2 tablespoon chopped basil, for garnish
1/2 tablespoon chopped mint, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large (6-quart) pot over medium-low heat, combine mint, cilantro, basil, lemon grass, shallots, garlic, curry paste and tom yum. Stir until herb leaves wilt, about 5 minutes. Add sake, lemon juice and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Strain broth into another large pot. Add mussels, tomato and lime leaf. Cover, and place over high heat. Cook until mussels open, about 5 minutes. Transfer to serving bowls, and garnish with chopped cilantro, basil and mint. Serve immediately.

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