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Spicy Steamed Mussels in Miso Broth

Live mussels steamed in a miso-spiked vegetable broth with garlic, ginger, tomato and fresh leafy greens, finished with lime and hot chili sauce.
Prep Time6 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 poundlive mussels
  • 2 teaspoonscooking oil
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1 clovegarlic finely minced
  • 1 teaspoonfinely grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tomato diced
  • handful fresh leafy vegetable like baby bok choy, cabbage or spinach
  • 2 cupsvegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoonsMiso & Easy or 1 tablespoon miso paste
  • 1 teaspoonhot chili sauce like Sriracha, or more to taste
  • 2 wedges lime

Instructions

Instructions

  • Scrub the 1 pound live mussels under cold running water and discard any with broken shells or that remain open when tapped.
  • Heat a wok or sauté pan over medium-high heat and swirl in the 2 teaspoons cooking oil. Add the 1/2 diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the 1 clove garlic (finely minced) and 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the 2 cups vegetable broth, then add the 2 tablespoons Miso & Easy (or 1 tablespoon miso paste) and the 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce. Stir until the miso is dissolved into the broth. Increase heat until the liquid comes to a gentle simmer.
  • When the broth is simmering, add the 1 diced tomato, the handful of fresh leafy vegetable, and the cleaned mussels. Cover the pan and steam for 3 minutes, or until the mussels have opened.
  • Remove the lid, discard any mussels that have not opened, and serve immediately with the 2 lime wedges for squeezing over the mussels.

Equipment

  • wok or sauté pan
  • Lid