Thursday 4 October 2012

Chilli mussels recipe



This is my most exotic favourite seafood. It smells so good and taste better. This is such a brilliant dish. Quick and easy to prepare. Have been making this for years and never dissappointed. Serve with bread or plain white rice. 

I've written the simpliest method for you to follow. 


Ingredients :
I kg mussels

Item A
5 peeps of garlics
1 large lemongrass
3 kaffir lime leaves, chopped

Item B
10 bird's eye chilies
6tbsp blended chilies
2 tbsp chili sauce
2 tbsp sweet soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1/3 cup of tamarind juice
1/2 tbsp of tomyam paste
2 cups water

Item C
A pinch of salt
Spring onion/pasrsley, chopped
6 kaffir lime leaves

Method : 
1. Heat up the cooking oil and add Item A. Stir until all ingredients caramelized.
2. Add Item B one by one. Leave to boil for 8 minutes. Stir well until fragrant and the sauce has thicken.
3. Add the muscles. At this point you will have to wait until the oil floats up.
4. And lastly sprinkle Item C and stir well.
5. Serve immediately.

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