Spicy Black Bean Mussels Recipe

Name: Spicy Black Bean Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs mussels, cleaned and debearded; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon chopped ginger; 2 jalapeno chiles, chopped (or thai bird chiles); 1 tablespoon fermented black beans; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 tablespoon nam pla (fish sauce); 2 cups chicken stock, divided; 8 ounces rice noodles, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes; 1 cup Thai basil, chiffonaded; 1 bunch chives, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; salt, pepper to taste; 2 limes, halved

Servings: persons

2 -3 lbs mussels, cleaned and debearded
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped ginger
2 jalapeno chiles, chopped (or thai bird chiles)
1 tablespoon fermented black beans
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon nam pla (fish sauce)
2 cups chicken stock, divided
8 ounces rice noodles, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes
1 cup Thai basil, chiffonaded
1 bunch chives, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
salt, pepper to taste
2 limes, halved

1
soak noodles in warm water while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
2
heat oil in a large wok or pot.
3
add garlic, ginger, chiles and black beans and heat until softened, 2 minutes.
4
add wine and 1 c chicken stock.
5
add mussels, cover and heat 5 minutes until mussels open.
6
add tomatoes, fish sauce, and remaining chicken stock.
7
drain rice noodles and add to pot.
8
add basil, chives and butter, stir well.
9
season with salt and pepper to taste.
10
divide into 4 pasta bowls, squeeze a half lime over each serving.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 lbs mussels, cleaned and debearded, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped ginger, and more.

Yes, Spicy Black Bean 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.

Spicy Black Bean Mussels

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