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Sake-steamed Mussels
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Sake-steamed Mussels

Sake-steamed mussels are a luxurious yet effortless dish that brings the ocean’s briny sweetness to your table in just 20 minutes. The delicate mussels, steamed to tender perfection, soak up the aromatic blend of sake, garlic, and ginger, creating a broth that’s both rich and refreshing.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds fresh mussels
  • 11/2 cups sake or dry white wine
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 shallot, sliced into very thin rings
  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves
  • salt

Method
 

  1. Scrub the mussels under cool water, discarding any with broken or cracked shells.
  2. Heat a large sauté pan, deep soup pot, or wok over high heat with the sake, ginger, garlic, and shallots.
  3. When the mixture comes to a boil, add the mussels and cover.
  4. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the mussels open.
  5. Toss in the basil and serve immediately.
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