#polytubers | How to make Mussel in coconut milk easy recipe | cooking with Rona |

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salted water

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor with less sodium.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides a similar acidity and brightness.

chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Bell pepper adds color and sweetness without heat.

Clean mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove debris.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chili and cook for another minute.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.

Add fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, and salt; stir to combine.

Add cleaned mussels to the pot, cover, and cook until mussels open, about 5-7 minutes.

Discard any mussels that do not open after cooking.

Squeeze lime juice over the mussels before serving.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and additional lime wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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