Jul 14 2026
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Mussels Recipe

Inspired by The River Oyster Bar
Time30m
Serves4

lemongrass-coconut broth, crusty baguette

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Ingredients

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Mussels

Baguette

Method

Mussels Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

    Rinse the mussels under cold water. Scrub the shells with a brush to remove any dirt and debeard them by pulling out the fibrous strands.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Broth

    In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped lemongrass, and sliced red chili. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add Coconut Milk

    Pour in the coconut milk and add fish sauce and lime juice. Bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Cook the Mussels

    Add the cleaned mussels to the pot. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the mussels open up. Discard any that do not open.

  5. 5

    Finish with Cilantro

    Stir in chopped cilantro and season with salt. Remove from heat.

Baguette Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Baguette

    Slice the crusty baguette into pieces. Heat a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 7

    Butter the Baguette

    Spread butter on one side of each slice of baguette. Place the slices butter-side down in the skillet.

  3. 8

    Toast the Baguette

    Toast for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and toast the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes.

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