All you need are fresh ingredients for this delightful dish with a spicy kick.Make this delicious, rich and simple dish as an appetiser or main
Serving: 1 -2 pax
Difficulty: Easy
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 dozen black mussels
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, flaked
300g tomato sauce
1 sprig parsley, chopped
1 sprig oregano, chopped
250ml clam stock
½ tsp chilli flakes
1 sprig basil, torn to pieces
20g butter (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Method:
1. Wash the mussels and scrub the sand and mud off the shells with the back of a paring knife. Carefully pry open the mussels and rinse.
2. Heat up a saucepan with the olive oil. Add the garlic flakes and sauté until light brown.
3. Add the black mussels and sauté for 5-10 seconds. Then, lower the heat and pour in the tomato sauce. Sprinkle the parsley and oregano and braise for 1-2 minutes.
4. Add the clam stock and continue to braise for 3-4 minutes. Add the chilli flakes and basil, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the butter for a richer flavour. Remove from heat and serve.
Note: Garlic flakes don’t burn as easily as sliced or chopped garlic, and the flavour of the caramelised garlic flakes will seep into the tomato sauce, bringing a flavourful finish to the dish.
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