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Ingredients
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Mussels
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the XO Sauce
Soak the dried scallops and dried shrimp in warm water for about 30 minutes until softened. Drain and chop finely.
- 2
Cook the Sauce
In a pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallots, sautéing until fragrant. Add the chopped dried scallops and shrimp, chili flakes, soy sauce, and sugar. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens. Let it cool.
- 3
Prepare the Mussels
In a separate pot, rinse the mussels under cold water and remove any beards. Discard any that are open or damaged.
- 4
Cook the Mussels
In a steamer or large pot, steam the mussels over boiling water for about 5-7 minutes until they open up. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
- 5
Serve
Plate the mussels and drizzle generously with the homemade XO sauce. Serve immediately.