The2Woodies - STEAMED MUSSELS IN A COCONUT CREAM LEMONGRASS BROTH FOR KIDS

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

lemongrass

🥗Healthier: lemongrass paste

💰Cheaper: lemon zest

Lemon zest provides a citrus flavor at a lower cost.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor for a vegetarian option.

red chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeño adds heat with less cost.

Turn on the stove.

Add olive oil and a stick of butter to a large pot.

Add diced onions to the pot and sauté until softened.

Add sliced lemongrass and sliced garlic to the pot; sauté until fragrant.

Pour in 1 liter of chicken stock and stir to combine.

Add 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, and 1 teaspoon of curry powder; stir well to mix the spices in.

Add a little cooking sherry to the pot and mix.

Add the can of coconut cream to the pot and stir until combined.

Squeeze juice from 1 lime into the pot for seasoning.

Add a sprinkle of tahini and mix it in.

Clean the mussels before adding them to the pot.

Pour the cleaned mussels into the pot and cover with a lid.

Steam the mussels for 5 minutes until the shells open.

After 5 minutes, check the mussels; they should be opened.

Add chopped cilantro to the pot and mix gently.

Turn off the stove and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the mussels with broth over cooked spaghetti and garnish with additional cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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