Thai Red Curry Mussels

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

red curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry paste

💰Cheaper: store-bought curry powder

Homemade paste can be healthier with fresh ingredients.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative to fish sauce.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

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

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add unsalted butter.

Sauté garlic, ginger, and onion until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add red curry paste and stir for 1 minute to release flavors.

Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring to combine.

Reduce the coconut milk to allow it to release its oils and emulsify.

Add Thai red chilis and simmer for a few minutes.

Add mussels to the pot, cover, and steam until opened.

Discard any mussels that do not open.

Squeeze lime juice over the dish and stir in cilantro just before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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