Mussel Salad

Ingredients

• 2 lbs live mussels
• 4 ounces fish sauce
• 4 ounces fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 6-8 sprigs fresh coriander sprigs, diced
• 4 thai hot red peppers, finely chopped
• arugula
• tomato

Directions

1. 1

   Cook mussels until they are fully opened, (3-4 minutes) and the meat is firm. Pull the mussels from shells.

2. 2

   Mix fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar well, Add remaining ingredients.

3. 3

   Toss mussel meats with sauce. Refrigerate for an hour before serving; serve on a bed of arugula, with a slice of tomato.