Slow Cooker Thai Coconut Mussels Recipes

SLOW-COOKER THAI COCONUT MUSSELS

Steps:

• Add the stock, fish sauce, garlic, chile, lemongrass and shallot to a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, cover and cook on high for at least 2 hours. Add the mussels and coconut milk and continue to cook on high, covered, until the mussels open, another 15 to 20 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels. Stir in the cilantro and lime zest and juice. Add more fish sauce if desired.
• Ladle into bowls and serve with Crusty Gochujang Garlic Bread.
• Preheat the broiler. Mix together the butter, gochujang and garlic in a small bowl. Smear the butter mixture on the baguette halves and place on a baking sheet. Broil until golden and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes.

THAI STEAMED MUSSELS IN COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• Scrub the mussels in cold water. Scrape off any barnacles with a knife, then pull out and discard the fibrous beard visible between the hinge on any of the shells. Discard any mussels that are not tightly closed, or which fail to close when tapped sharply.
• Heat a large wok or pan over high heat and then add the oil. Stir in the garlic, ginger, chillies, and spring onions and stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Grate the rind of the limes into the ginger mixture, then squeeze both fruit and add the juice to the wok with the coconut milk, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir to mix.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the mussels. Return the pan to a boil, cover and cook briskly for 5-6 minutes, or until all the mussels have opened. Discard any unopened mussels.
• Remove the wok from the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro. Season the mussels well with salt and pepper. Ladle into warmed bowls and serve immediately.