Cook with Avonmore: Thai Style Steamed Mussels

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In the first of this week's Tried & Tested: Cook with Avonmore recipes, we're bringing you mussels with a Thai twist.

 

Ingredients

15ml (5 fl. Oz) Avonmore Fresh Cream

1 tbsp tablespoon vegetable oil

1 onion, finely chopped

1 stalk of lemongrass, finely sliced

1 red chilli, finely diced

150g sachet of creamed coconut

1kg (2lbs) fresh mussels

Handful of chopped coriander

Method:

1. Clean and de-beard the mussels, discarding any which are open

2. In a large saucepan sweat the onion in vegetable oil, add chilli, lemongrass, creamed coconut and cream, and bring to simmering point

3. Now add the mussels and cover the saucepan. Shake saucepan as the mussels open and cook. This should take only 2-3 minutes

4. Using a perforated spoon, transfer the mussels to a large warmed bowl, remembering to discard any which have not opened. Reduce liquid by half and season to taste. Pour over the mussels and sprinkle with chopped coriander

5. Serve with chunks of fresh bread & enjoy!