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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
If you are still wondering what to cook for today’s meal, to add variety to the family meal, stir-fried green mussels with lemongrass and chili is a very reasonable choice. This is a delicious stir-fry that is very appetizing and stimulates the taste buds. Let’s get cooking with sister Thu Xuan to make this delicious dish!
Ingredients for Stir-fried Green Mussels with Lemongrass and Chili For 2 – 3 people
Shelled green mussels 300 gr Lemongrass 4 stalks Garlic 3 cloves Chili 2 pieces White wine A little Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Fish sauce 2 teaspoons Sugar/MSG A little
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose good, quality green mussels
For green mussels in shell
- You should choose mussels that have tightly closed shells, not open, as these are fresh mussels that will provide the best flavor when cooked.
- Avoid choosing mussels with cracked or broken shells or those that smell foul, as these are dead mussels and not fresh.
For shelled green mussels
- You should choose mussels with firm, intact, fresh meat, and the mussel meat typically has a creamy white or apricot color.
- Additionally, you should buy from reputable seafood stores or supermarkets that sell fresh seafood to ensure the best quality of the shelled green mussels.
How to choose fresh and delicious lemongrass
- You should choose lemongrass stalks that are tightly bundled together, with bright green leaves and a distinct fragrant smell of lemongrass.
- Avoid choosing lemongrass that is bruised, with dry or wilted leaves, or has light yellowish sheaths as it is no longer fresh, which will affect the flavor of your dish when cooked.
How to choose fresh and delicious chili peppers
- You should choose chili peppers that are straight or slightly curved, with a shiny outer skin, a fresh green stem, and feel firm when touched, not soft and mushy.
- Avoid choosing chili peppers that are dry, wilted, or bruised, and those with black spots on the outer skin as they are spoiled and no longer usable.
How to make Stir-fried Green Mussels with Lemongrass and Chili
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Prepare the mussels
To save time, buy mussels that have already been shelled, and wash them thoroughly with water 2 – 3 times.
To eliminate the fishy smell of mussels, wash them with a little white wine and then rinse again with clean water, and let them drain.
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Prepare other ingredients
Buy lemongrass, remove the tough outer layers, rinse briefly with water, then use a knife to slice it thinly.
Peel the outer skin of the garlic and remove the stems of the chili, then wash the mixture thoroughly.
Put the sliced lemongrass and chili into a mortar and pound until finely minced. For the garlic, place it on a cutting board and chop finely with a knife.
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Stir-fried mussels
Add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil into the pan, place it on the stove and heat over medium flame, waiting for 1 – 2 minutes until the oil starts to shimmer, then add minced garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant.
When the garlic turns golden and fragrant, add the mussels and stir continuously for 2 – 3 minutes until the mussel meat firms up, then add the ingredients including: 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of fish sauce, stirring well to dissolve the seasoning.
Next, add the minced lemongrass and chili to stir-fry together, stirring continuously for the mussel meat to absorb the seasoning evenly, sauté for another 2 – 3 minutes, then taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, turn off the heat and serve on a plate.
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Finished Product
The stir-fried green mussels with lemongrass and chili are completed with eye-catching colors, infused with the spicy aroma characteristic of lemongrass and chili. The mussels are chewy, combined with a slight spiciness on the tip of the tongue, bringing a very rich flavor. Eating it with a bowl of hot rice is really delicious!
Stir-fried green mussels with lemongrass and chili is a perfect dish; moreover, it also makes a fantastic snack. Join TasteVN in the kitchen to learn more about this exquisite recipe!
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The dish stir-fried green mussels with lemongrass and chili with the blend of the chewy, sweet meat of mussels along with the spicy flavor of the lemongrass and chili mixture will give you a very delicious sensation when enjoying this dish. Let’s make this dish right away! Wish you success.
