This is something sort of different for us. I’ve never cooked mussels before, but when I was choosing a recipe to make from Steamy Kitchen’s new book, I felt like trying something outside my comfort zone. I also knew Jack would never expect this, and I like to surprise him every now and then.
Surprise… mussels are so easy. 6 ingredients and about 5 minutes later we had perfectly steamed mussels in a fancy aromatic sake broth. I made some soba noodles to go along with them (and to soak up more of the broth – no sake goes to waste in our house).
Some other recipes from the book I’m excited to try are: sriracha sauce (as in – not from the bottle), blackened tofu with ginger ponzu-sauce, and the kimchi omelet.
the giveaway is now over
From Steamy Kitchen’s Healthy Asian Favorites by Jaden Hair
sake-steamed mussels
- 2 pounds fresh mussels
- 11/2 cups sake or dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 shallot, sliced into very thin rings
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- salt
- Scrub the mussels under cool water, discarding any with broken or cracked shells.
- Heat a large sauté pan, deep soup pot, or wok over high heat with the sake, ginger, garlic, and shallots. When the mixture comes to a boil, add the mussels and cover. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the mussels open.
- Toss in the basil and serve immediately.
Reprinted with permission from Steamy Kitchen’s Healthy Asian Favorites by Jaden Hair, copyright © 2013. Published by Ten Speed Press, a division of Random House, Inc.
Can’t think of anything I don’t like.
Prefer novel combinations of ingredients that spur my imagination.
I ALWAYS love fresh vegetable spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce – so clean and yummy!
vietnamese pho, hands down
Crispy tofu and miso soup!
I think this dish might be my favorite asian meal! I’ve got to try it. But also love bibimbap. So easy to make!
I love ramen, bibimbap, and banh mi sandwiches. Yum!
Fresh spring rolls are my favorite! These mussels look divine!
I’m a HUGE fan of good miso soup. My Japanese grandma used to call it the chicken noodle soup of the Japanese culture. My American grandma actually agreed with her. I have started making a hybrid of the two when ever my husband or I come down with a cold. Perfect marriage of East meets West!
I loge kimchi fried rice with a poached or fried egg on top. Best Sunday brunch dish with a bloody mary.
Fresh Rolls filled w/mint/basil & delicate vegies in a diiping sauce and love a good curry also
Great recipe! That cookbook looks fantastic! I’ve never made muscles at home either but I will try this for sure!!
My favourite is chicken noodle soup with as much ginger and fish sauce packed into it as possible without ruining the other flavours!
Sushi!
i would love this cookbook! i love a good spicy asian dish – like potstickers or stir-fry. i’ve never tried mussels at home. lovely presentation.
Our favorite Asian dish just became this AMAZINGGGG coconut soup Sarah just posted over at My New Roots. Our favorites change with the seasons though! I think we may try this for V-day though. So chic!
i love edamame and vegetable rolls when i eat at japanese restaurants; som tom salad and massaman curry at thai restaurants; and steamed brown rice, vegetables, and chinese eggplant at chinese restaurants!
Kimchi is my favorite!
I love how easy mussels are too! We typically make them with a spicy lemongrass broth, and they are delicious.
Ooh, that tofu dish sounds delicious. I made homemade ponzu sauce a few months ago which wiped me clean of a same, which I sadly have yet to replenish.
I love a good bahn mi sandwich. And spring rolls! And bok choy! The list goes on…