Bistro Mussels With Vietnamese Sauce Recipe Recipe

Name: Bistro Mussels With Vietnamese Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. Minced garlic; 2 Tbsp. Peeled, julienned fresh ginger; 3 c. Fish stock; 1 Tbsp. Tamarind paste, seeds removed; 1 Tbsp. Instant sour paste, (optional); 1/4 c. Finely grnd, peeled fresh lemongrass; 1 x Lime, Zest of; 3 Tbsp. Freshly squeezed lime juice; 4 dsh Fish sauce; 1 tsp Chile paste; 1/4 c. Cornstarch; 3 lb Mussels, scrubbed and debearded

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. Minced garlic
2 Tbsp. Peeled, julienned fresh ginger
3 c. Fish stock
1 Tbsp. Tamarind paste, seeds removed
1 Tbsp. Instant sour paste, (optional)
1/4 c. Finely grnd, peeled fresh lemongrass
1 x Lime, Zest of
3 Tbsp. Freshly squeezed lime juice
4 dsh Fish sauce
1 tsp Chile paste
1/4 c. Cornstarch
3 lb Mussels, scrubbed and debearded

1
To prepare the sauce, place the garlic, ginger, and fish stock in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
2
Add in the tamarind paste, sour paste, grnd lemongrass, zest, and lime juice.
3
Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 min to reduce slightly.
4
Add in the fish sauce and chile paste and stir well.
5
Put the cornstarch in a small bowl and stir in sufficient cool water to soften it.
6
Return the sauce to a boil over high heat and whisk the cornstarch into the boiling sauce.
7
Taste, adjust seasonings, and set aside.
8
To prepare the mussels, place them in a large stockpot.
9
Add in the sauce and cook over high heat for about 10 min, or possibly till the mussels open.
10
Place the mussels in a large bowl and pour the sauce over the top.
11
Serve warm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. Minced garlic, 2 Tbsp. Peeled, julienned fresh ginger, 3 c. Fish stock, 1 Tbsp. Tamarind paste, seeds removed, and more.

Yes, Bistro Mussels With Vietnamese Sauce Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bistro Mussels With Vietnamese Sauce Recipe

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