Sake-Steamed Mussels in Thai Red Curry Sauce | James Beard Foundation

Sake-Steamed Mussels in Thai Red Curry Sauce | James Beard Foundation

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This dish drew “oohs” and “ahs” all around when Ben Smith served it at the Beard House. If you prefer a less rich taste, our recipe tester tells us that light coconut milk also works fine.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups coconut milk
  • 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, white part only, chopped fine
  • 4 large leaves fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped fine
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
  • 3 pounds black mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  • 1/2 cup sake

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