Thai steamed mussel mix

0ml vegetable oil

10 banana shallots (fine sliced)

5 cloves garlic (crushed)

2 red chilies (fine diced)

1 stick lemon grass (fine diced)

1 lt fish stock (hot)

Thai fish sauce (to taste)

! bunch mint (chiffonade)

1 bunch coriander (chopped)

Method

1.      Sweat down the shallots & garlic in the oil without colouring.

2.      Add the lemon grass & chillies & cook out for a few minutes.

3.      Pour in the stock & bring to the boil.

4.      When the shallots are cooked remove from the heat & season with the fish sauce.

5.      When ready to serve steam open the mussels in the mix & finish with mint & coriander.