Spicy Mussels With Chinese Seasonings
Updated Oct. 12, 2023
- Total Time
- 40 minutes
- Prep Time
- 20 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:6 first-course servings
- 3pounds fresh mussels
- 1tablespoon peanut oil
- 1medium onion, finely chopped
- 2tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 3cloves garlic, minced
- 1teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1½cups rice wine or white wine
- ¼cup rice vinegar
- 2tablespoons Chinese sesame oil
- ½teaspoon chili oil, or to taste
- Dash dark soy sauce, or to taste
- 2tablespoons minced fresh scallions
Preparation
- Step 1
Scrub and debeard the mussels.
- Step 2
Heat oil in a saucepan large enough to hold the mussels with room to spare, or use a large wok. Add the onion, ginger and garlic and saute until tender but not brown. Stir in the five-spice powder, rice wine and vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
- Step 3
Add the mussels, cover and cook over medium heat until the mussels have opened. Transfer the mussels to individual dishes, discarding any that have not opened.
- Step 4
Stir the sesame oil into the broth and add the chili oil and soy sauce to taste. Pour the broth over the mussels, garnish with scallions and serve.
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