Italian Cuisine
Ingredients:
- 1 kg fresh mussels
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
- 2 small green chillies, finely chopped
- 1 large red onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup red Vino or 150 ml fresh fish stock
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh basil for garnish
Directions:
- Start by cleaning the mussels: scrub each one with a brush under
running water to remove any dirt or seaweed.
- De-beard the mussels, rinse with water and set aside in a bowl of
salted cold water.
- Place the olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat and gently cook
the chopped onion, sliced garlic and chopped green chillies until the onions
and garlic become soft and translucent.
- Add the peeled chopped tomatoes and stir to mix.
- Add the Vino or fish stock and tomato paste.
- Season by salt and black pepper.
- Bring the tomato mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let the
sauce simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, steam the mussels for about 3 minutes or until they are all
open. Remove from heat.
- Add the steamed mussels to the reduced marinara sauce and fold to mix.
- Place them all in a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh basil.
- Serve hot or warm with a fresh baguette of your choice and devour.