Spicy Mussels With Chinese Seasonings Recipe

Name: Spicy Mussels With Chinese Seasonings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds fresh mussels; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon five-spice powder; 1 1/2 cups rice wine or white wine; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons Chinese sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon chili oil, or to taste; Dash dark soy sauce, or to taste; 2 tablespoons minced fresh scallions

Servings: persons

3 pounds fresh mussels
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 1/2 cups rice wine or white wine
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Chinese sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon chili oil, or to taste
Dash dark soy sauce, or to taste
2 tablespoons minced fresh scallions

1
Scrub and debeard the mussels.
2
Heat oil in a saucepan large enough to hold the mussels with room to spare, or use a large wok.
3
Add the onion, ginger and garlic and saute until tender but not brown.
4
Stir in the five-spice powder, rice wine and vinegar.
5
Bring to a simmer.
6
Add the mussels, cover and cook over medium heat until the mussels have opened.
7
Transfer the mussels to individual dishes, discarding any that have not opened.
8
Stir the sesame oil into the broth and add the chili oil and soy sauce to taste.
9
Pour the broth over the mussels, garnish with scallions and serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds fresh mussels, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Spicy Mussels With Chinese Seasonings 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 Mussels With Chinese Seasonings

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