Steamed Mussels With Tomato Harissa Broth And Black Sticky Rice Recipes

STEAMED MUSSELS WITH TOMATO HARISSA BROTH AND BLACK STICKY RICE

Steps:

• Put the rice in a small pot and add 1 1/2 cups cold water and the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender but still toothsome, 30 to 45 minutes. The cooking time for this rice varies; it's wise to check the instructions on the package.
• Rinse the mussels under cold water while scrubbing with a vegetable brush. Remove any stringy mussel beards with your thumb and index finger as you wash them. Discard any mussels that are open or have broken shells.
• Put a Dutch oven over medium heat and coat with the oil. Add the garlic and stir for 10 seconds. As soon as the garlic begins to brown, add the wine, mussels, and tomato harissa. Give everything a good toss. Cover the pot and crank up the heat to high. Steam the mussels for 5 minutes. Remove the cover, give the mussels a stir so all are in contact with the heat, and quickly put the lid back on. Steam for another 2 minutes. Stir in the butter to melt.
• To serve, put about 1/2 cup rice in the center of each of 4 shallow bowls. Using tongs, fan the mussels around the rice and pour 1/2 cup of the broth over each portion. Garnish with the scallions and cilantro.
• Black Sticky Rice
• Also known as Thai black rice or purple sticky rice, this long-grain rice is a very attractive, deep purple color when cooked and has a sweet nutty flavor. Its firm texture and earthy taste mean it holds up well to assertive flavors. You can find it at Asian markets or online.

MUSSELS WITH TOMATO BROTH

Steps:

• Cook garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) in oil in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until garlic is pale golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add wine and boil over high heat 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce and mussels and cook over moderately high heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until mussels just open wide, 6 to 8 minutes. (Discard any mussels that are unopened after 8 minutes.) Serve immediately.

STEAMED MUSSELS II

Steps:

• In a medium stock pot, heat butter over medium heat. Add shallots and saute until translucent.
• Pour in wine and mussels. Raise heat to medium/high and steam mussels until shells open, about 5 minutes.
• Pour mussels and cooking liquid into a serving bowl, sprinkle with parsley and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.