Cambodian Steamed Mussels Recipe

Name: Cambodian Steamed Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds mussels (beards pulled off), scrubbed; 1/2 teaspoon salad oil; 1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno chilies; 3 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth; 1 can (14 oz.) reduced-fat coconut milk; 1 teaspoon ground dried turmeric; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 cup pineapple chunks (about 1/2 in.; fresh or canned); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Salt; 1 loaf (1 lb.) French bread, sliced

Servings: persons

4 pounds mussels (beards pulled off), scrubbed
1/2 teaspoon salad oil
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno chilies
3 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth
1 can (14 oz.) reduced-fat coconut milk
1 teaspoon ground dried turmeric
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 cup pineapple chunks (about 1/2 in.; fresh or canned)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Salt
1 loaf (1 lb.) French bread, sliced

1
Discard any gaping mussels that do not close when the shells are tapped.
2
In a 6- to 8-quart pan over high heat, stir oil and chilies until chilies are limp, 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Add chicken broth, canned coconut milk, ground turmeric, and rice vinegar. Bring mixture to a boil.
4
Add mussels, cover, and cook until shells open, 6 to 10 minutes.
5
Ladle the mussels and broth into wide bowls.
6
Spoon pineapple chunks equally over mussels and sprinkle portions with cilantro. Season to taste with salt.
7
Serve mussels with bread to dip into the broth as you eat.

400

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds mussels (beards pulled off), scrubbed, 1/2 teaspoon salad oil, 1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno chilies, 3 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Cambodian Steamed Mussels 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.

Cambodian Steamed Mussels

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