Mussels in Broth with Matcha Recipe

Name: Mussels in Broth with Matcha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, preferably grapeseed; 1/4 cup minced shallots; 2 tablespoons minced ginger; 2 teaspoons wasabi paste (from a tube or mixed from powder); Juice and grated zest of 1 lime; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon matcha (Japanese powdered green tea)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, preferably grapeseed
1/4 cup minced shallots
2 tablespoons minced ginger
2 teaspoons wasabi paste (from a tube or mixed from powder)
Juice and grated zest of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon matcha (Japanese powdered green tea)

1
Heat the oil in a large saute pan.
2
Add the shallots and ginger and cook, covered, over very low heat until soft, about 10 minutes.
3
Whisk in the wasabi paste, lime juice, zest, salt and sugar.
4
Stir in the wine and bring to a simmer.
5
Add the mussels, cover, and cook over medium heat until they open, about 8 minutes.
6
Transfer them with a slotted spoon, draining well, to 4 shallow soup plates.
7
Cover the plates to keep warm.
8
Whisk the cream into the broth.
9
Bring to a slow simmer.
10
Sift matcha into the pan through a small strainer and, using a fine whisk or a hand blender, blend vigorously until the mixture starts to look frothy.
11
Spoon over mussels.

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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: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, preferably grapeseed, 1/4 cup minced shallots, 2 tablespoons minced ginger, 2 teaspoons wasabi paste (from a tube or mixed from powder), and more.

Yes, Mussels in Broth with Matcha 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.

Mussels in Broth with Matcha

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