Sunday, January 9, 2011

STIR FRIED GREEN MUSSELS WITH ROASTED CHILI PASTE

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.

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