Mussels in turmeric and ginger broth

Name: Mussels in turmeric and ginger broth
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 3 spring onions/shallots; 2 garlic cloves; 2 fresh Kaffir lime leaves; 1 stalk lemongrass; 20 g sesame oil; 5 cm piece fresh ginger; 1 cube palm sugar; 10 sprigs fresh coriander; ¾ tsp ground turmeric; 400 g coconut milk; 500 g water; 1 - 2 tsp Chicken stock paste; 1000 g fresh mussels; 1 tsp fish sauce; 20 g lime juice

4.6 (28 ratings)

Difficulty easy

Preparation time 10min

Total time 20min

Serving size 4 portions

Ingredients

3 spring onions/shallots, cut into halves
2 garlic cloves
2 fresh Kaffir lime leaves
1 stalk lemongrass, cut into thirds
20 g sesame oil
5 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled
1 cube palm sugar (1-2 cm)
10 sprigs fresh coriander, roots and stalks for broth, leaves reserved for garnishing
1 fresh long red chilli, deseeded if preferred, plus extra, thinly sliced for garnishing (optional)
¾ tsp ground turmeric
400 g coconut milk
500 g water
1 - 2 tsp Chicken stock paste, to taste (see Tips)
1000 g fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 tsp fish sauce
20 g lime juice (approx. 1 lime)

Nutrition: per 1 portion
Calories: 1313.2 kJ / 312.7 kcal
Protein: 11 g
Carbohydrates: 11.5 g
Fat: 24.3 g
Saturated Fat: 13.5 g
Fibre: 5.6 g
Sodium: 331 mg