Stir-Fried Mussels with Chili, Garlic and Basil

The white wine can be replaced with chicken stock, and if you can’t find sambal oelek, you can substitute with chili paste.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp of sambal oelek (Red Chili)
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tbsp of coriander root, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp of vegetable oil
• 4 tbsp of soy sauce
• 3 lbs of mussels, scrubbed, beards removed
• 2 cups of white wine
• 4 tbsp of basil leaves, chopped

Directions:

Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry the sambal, garlic and coriander over medium heat until the flavors blend well

Add the soy sauce and wine then stir

Add the mussels, cover and let it simmer for 10 minutes until the mussels open

Stir in basil and remove from heat

Arrange mussels on a platter or in a shallow bowl or a serving plate

Pour sauce over them

Serve with rice

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