Monk'S Mussels In Thai Curry Sauce Recipe

Name: Monk'S Mussels In Thai Curry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed and chopped; 1/2 tablespoon ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced; 2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans unsweetened coconut milk; 2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste; 1 cup clam broth or 1 cup chicken stock; 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaf; 1 tablespoon lime zest; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons nam pla (fishsauce); 3 lbs mussels, scrubbed, debearded; 2 small tomatoes, diced; 3 -4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 stalk lemongrass, smashed and chopped
1/2 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced
2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans unsweetened coconut milk
2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
1 cup clam broth or 1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaf
1 tablespoon lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons nam pla (fishsauce)
3 lbs mussels, scrubbed, debearded
2 small tomatoes, diced
3 -4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

1
**you can substitue one tablespoon mashed anchovy or paste diluted w/ sherry or wine if you don't have fish sauce.
2
Sautee garlic, lemongrass and ginger in oil for about two minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
3
Whisk in the rest of the ingredient except the mussels and about half of the cilantro and half of the basil.
4
Bring to a light simmer about 3-4 minutes
5
Add the mussels, stir and cover)
6
Cook about 4-5 minutes until mussels open (throw away any that don't open after 5 mins of cooking).
7
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.
8
Serve with some nice crusty bread and Belgian Fries with Bourbon dipping sauce!

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed and chopped, 1/2 tablespoon ginger, grated, 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Monk'S Mussels In Thai Curry Sauce 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.

Monk'S Mussels In Thai Curry Sauce

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