Lemongrass and Basil Mussels - OLDWAYS - Cultural Food Traditions OLDWAYS – Cultural Food Traditions

Ingredients

• 1 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 3)
• 2 tablespoons roughly chopped galangal or ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic, about 1 clove
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 2 stalks lemongrass
• 6 Thai chili peppers, roughly chopped (adjust with different chilis or the amount to achieve desired heat/spice preference)
• 5 Makrut lime leaves
• 3 pounds mussels, scrubbed and de-bearded*
• ¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro
• ¼ chopped fresh Thai or other basil