Choros a La Chalaca

Ingredients

• 36 mussels (boiled until open, left intact on a half shell)
• 6 tomatoes (I use roma, finely diced)
• 3/4 cup cilantro (diced)
• 1 small red onion (finely minced)
• 1 (16 ounce) can yellow peppers (aji amarillo)
• 1 tablespoon msg
• 2 limes, juice of

Directions

1. 1

   Place the can of aji amarillos with their juices in a blender and puree for 1 minutes.

2. 2

   Place the tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and blended aji's in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Add the msg and the lime juice.

4. 4

   Place the mussels on a half shell on a serving platter and top each with one tablespoon of the Aji mixture.

5. 5

   Serve with a nice cold beer and enjoy!