Thai Steamed Mussels | Asian Inspirations

Ingredients

• 600g mussels in shell
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• ½ red onion, diced
• 300ml chicken stock
• 2 stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced
• 6-7 kaffir lime leaves, spine removed and gently crushed
• 40g galangal, sliced
• 5 bird eyes chillies, slightly crushed
• ½ red chilli,sliced
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1½ tbsp lime juice
• 1 handful Thai basil leaves
• 2 stalks cilantro, chopped