Beer-Steamed Mussels in Green Curry Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 leek, white and light green parts thinly sliced
- 1-2 red chili peppers thinly sliced
- 2 tsp green curry paste
- 2 cups cocconut milk
- 3 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- t tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic finely grated
- 1 tbsp ginger finely grated
- 1 pound mussels scrubbed and de-bearded
- 1 22-ounce bottle beer
- 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan over medium heat. Add leeks and peppers. Gently cook until soft, 6-8 minutes. Stir in curry paste and cook for another minute. Add in coconut milk, mirin, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring beer to boil and separate pot. Add mussels. Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes until shells open. Drain. Add mussels to curry sauce. Garnish with cilantro.