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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Mussels
Rinse the mussels under cold water and remove any beards. Discard any open mussels that do not close when tapped.
- 2
- 3
Add Curry Paste
Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute, mixing well with the aromatics.
- 4
Add Coconut Milk
Pour in the coconut milk, lime juice, and fish sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- 5
Cook Mussels
Add the mussels to the pot, cover with a lid, and cook until the mussels open, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- 6
Finish with Herbs
Stir in the fresh cilantro and Thai basil just before serving.
- 7
Serve
Serve the curry mussels hot with frites and a side of baguette for dipping.