Chinese Spicy Garlic Mussels

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (900g) fresh mussels 2 pounds (900g) fresh mussels
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 2 red chilies, thinly sliced 2 red chilies, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 green onions, chopped 2 green onions, chopped
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 2g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 10g, 3g
• Protein: 25g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Clean the mussels by scrubbing them under cold water and removing any beards or debris. Discard any mussels that are open or damaged.
2. 2.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced chilies. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. 3.
   Increase the heat to high and add the cleaned mussels to the pan. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
4. 4.
   In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and broth. Pour the sauce over the mussels and stir well.
5. 5.
   Cover the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
6. 6.
   Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the mussels and give it a final stir.
7. 7.
   Transfer the mussels to a serving dish, garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, and serve hot.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Mussels — Ensure that the mussels are fresh and alive before cooking. Discard any mussels that are open or do not close when tapped. Scrub them thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or sand.

Tips & Tricks

• To add an extra kick of heat, increase the amount of red chilies or add a pinch of chili flakes.
• Serve the mussels with crusty bread or steamed rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
• For a milder version, remove the seeds from the chilies before slicing.

Serving advice

Serve the Chinese Spicy Garlic Mussels as a main course with a side of steamed rice or crusty bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for added freshness and color.

Presentation advice

Arrange the mussels in a large serving dish, making sure to pour the flavorful sauce over them. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped green onions and fresh cilantro leaves for an appealing presentation.