Steamed Mussels in Coconut Milk

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups thinly sliced onions
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 3 lbs fresh mussels or clams, scrubbed and debearded
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Ground masala

• 3 teaspoons coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the onions and fry over medium-high heat until the edges turn light brown. Next add the ginger and continue frying for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Put in the ground masala and stir for another 1 to 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the salt, coconut milk, and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Now put in the mussels, spooning some of the sauce over them. Cover and steam 7 minutes or until all the shells open. Remove from the heat. Discard any shells that aren't open.

3. 3

   Sprinkle with the lemon juice and cilantro and stir gently. Spoon the mussels into individual bowls along with some of the sauce. Serve immediately.