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Mussels in Thai broth
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Mussels in Thai broth

11 ingredients Serves 4 openrecipes
Mussels in Thai broth

John Torode's fragrant steamed mussels make an easy and quick supper that's ready in just 15 minutes

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

197
Calories
26g
Protein
1g
Fat
24g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 10 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Lemongrass 1 tbsp (6g) 5
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Galangal not in our table 0
Tamarind not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 stalks lemongrass , pounded
  • 5 slices galangal or ginger
  • 2 small tomatoes , chopped
  • 2kg mussels , cleaned
  • 5 small dried red chillies , roasted and broken
  • 2-3 small green chillies
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp palm sugar
  • 3 tbsp tamarind paste
  • lime wedges, to serve
  • a handful coriander , to serve

Directions

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By bbcgoodfood · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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