2007-10-05

mussels in an earthenware pot (Hoi Malaeng Phu Op Mo Din)

mussels in an earthenware pot (Hoi Malaeng Phu Op Mo Din)
INGREDIENTS
25 mussels
10 pieces sliced of galanga
2 crushed lemon grass stem
5 kaffir lime leaves
20 sweet basil leaves
2 pieces sliced red hot pepper
4 crushed shallot
INGREDIENTS FOR SAUCE
10 red chili peppers7 cloves garlic
2 tbsp. lime juice
3 tbsp. fish sauce½ tsp. sugar
METHOD
1. Wash the mussels and put them in an earthenware pot along with all the other ingredients.
2 Put the lid on the pot, cook for about 10 minutes at medium heat, remove and serve in the pot with the sauce.
3 Grind the chili and garlic in a mortar, stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar, and put in a bowl to serve with the mussels.