Fried Mussels with Fresh Whole Chile Peppers
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
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INGREDIENTS:
1/2 pound mussels without shells 1/4 cup vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 shallots, finely chopped 1 to 3 teaspoons yellow bean sauce 10 to 20 small red chile peppers
1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water Garnish: Chinese parsley sprigs, cut into 2-inch lengths



1 Rinse mussels and pat dry on paper towels. In a wok heat oil on high heat with garlic and shallots until golden brown. Add mussels, yellow bean sauce and red chile peppers; stir-fry for 7-10 minutes. Dissolve cornstarch in cold water and stir into sauce in wok. Stir until sauce thickens. Garnish with Chinese parsley.

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