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Mussels with African chilies and coconut recipe

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Ingredients

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3–4 tablespoons Canola Oil or dende oil
6–8 dried African bird’s eye Chiles
4 Shallots , finely chopped
1 red or yellow Bell Peppers , finely chopped
8 cloves of Garlic , minced
1⁄2 cup White Wine
1 cup Fish Stock or vegetable stock
2 (131⁄2-ounce) cans Coconut Milk
handful of Cilantro , finely chopped
Salt , to taste
4 pounds fresh Mussels , scrubbed and debearded
2–3 Green Onion , green and light green parts only, thinly sliced
Squeeze of Lime Juice
Toasted crusty Bread , for serving

Mussels with African chilies and coconut recipe

  • Serves 4
  • Medium

Ingredients

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1
Done

Heat a medium pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add oil and chilies and sauté briefly (a minute or two to infuse the oil). Add shallots and bell pepper and a pinch of salt to draw out the moisture. When shallots are translucent (3 to 4 minutes), add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds or so, until fragrant.

2
Done

Add the white wine and reduce until it’s almost completely gone. Add the fish or vegetable stock, the coconut milk, and 1 or 2 tablespoons of the chopped cilantro. Bring up to a boil and lower to a simmer. Simmer uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by half. Taste and adjust seasoning at this point.

3
Done

Throw in the mussels and green onions. Bring temperature up to a simmer again, and cook covered for a few minutes, until mussels open. Mine took somewhere between 3 and 4 minutes—you don’t want to overcook.

4
Done

Squeeze fresh lime juice over mussels, transfer to a bowl, and sprinkle remaining cilantro on top. Serve hot with big pieces of toasted, crusty bread.

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