Curry Coconut Mussels

Description

Babalu's in st. Louis, missouri, specializes in caribbean-influenced food. This is one of their great recipes.

Ingredients

• Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Fresh Ginger
• Vegetable Oil
• Dry White Wine
• Fresh Orange Juice
• Fresh Lime Juice
• Curry Powder
• Fresh Thyme
• Saffron Thread
• Bay Leaf
• Unsweetened Coconut Milk
• Tomatoes
• Sambal Oelek
• Fresh Cilantro
• Mussels
• Lime Wedge

Instructions

1. Cook onion, garlic, and ginger in oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until onion is softened
2. Stir in wine, juices, curry powder, thyme, saffron, bay leaf, coconut milk, tomato, and sambal oelek, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until reduced slightly, about 15 minutes
3. Add cilantro and mussels and cook, covered, over high heat just until mussels open, 3 to 4 minutes, then season with salt
4. Serve immediately