Stir Fried Mussels With Chili Garlic And Basil Recipes

MUSSELS WITH CHILI, GARLIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• Make a paste from the chilies, garlic and coriander using a mortar or small food processor.
• Stir fry this paste in a wok or frying pan with the oil for about one minute, use a pan you have a lid for and large enough to hold the mussels.
• Add the oyster and fish sauce, stir and then add the stock and the mussels.
• Cover and cook on a medium heat, or until the mussels have opened and are cooked.
• Taste the sauce or it needs extra fish sauce or water.
• Stir in the basil, arrange the mussels on a dish, discard any mussel that has not opened and pour the sauce over them.

ASIAN STIR-FRIED MUSSELS AND PRAWNS

Steps:

• Thoroughly scrub mussels and remove beards.
• Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry shallots, garlic, ginger, chili and turmeric, until mixture is fragrant.
• Add ketjap manis, water, stock, bring to the boil.
• Add mussels and prawns, reduce heat, simmer covered, about 5 Min's or until mussels open (discard any that don't.).
• Add lime juice, sprouts and parsley, cook a couple Min's until sprouts are just tender but still have a great crunch.
• Stir in coriander.
• To Serve: Either place in large serving bowl and sprinkle with the extra coriander or divide among 4 individual serving bowls and sprinkle each with coriander.
• Don't forget to put a large bowl on the table for shells.

BATTER-FRIED MUSSELS WITH GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash the mussels, scrubbing their shells and pulling off the little"beard" with a sharp paring knife.
• Place the mussels in a large wide pot with about two inches of water.
• Cover and steam until the mussels open, about six or seven minutes.
• Remove and drain, discarding any mussels that haven't opened.
• Remove the mussels from their shells and place in a colander.
• Season lightly with salt and toss with about one and a half cups of flour, until all the mussels are coated.
• Tap the colander to rid it of excess flour.
• Fill a large skillet with about one and a half inches of oil and heat until almost smoking.
• Add the mussels, in batches i f necessary and fry until crisp and golden.
• Serve warm Either in a mortar or pestle or in the bowl of a food processor, pulverize the garlic and salt to a paste.
• Add the walnuts and pound or pulverize until the mixture is mealy.
• Dampen the bread under the tap and squeeze dry.
• Add to the bowl and continue pulverizing all together.
• Drizzle in the olive oil and vinegar, alternating between each, and pound all together until the skordalia is creamy.
• If it is too thick, add a little water.
• Serve as a dip, or as an accompaniment to fresh or fried vegetables and various fish.