This recipe will have you thanking me till the cows come home. Don't be lazy, make the effort and get down to you local market for fresh mussels to make this delicious dish. It will be worth it; I promise.
Ingredients
450 grams fresh green mussels, cleaned well
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup sweet basil leaves
2 tablespoons roasted chilli paste
4 fresh chillies, cut into long strips
2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fish sauce
Preparations
1. Heat water in a pot until boiling. Then scald green mussels in boiled water until cooked. Remove and drain.
2. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic in the hot oil and fry until it becomes golden.
3. Add cooked green mussels and stir for a 20 seconds. Then add fish sauce, sugar, chili and roasted chilli paste.
4. Before removing from heat, sprinkle with sweet basil leaves and red fresh chilli. Stir-fry for another 10 seconds. Transfered to a serving dish and served with hot steamed rice.
Mike
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