Mussels for beginners?
I want to try making mussels - but I don't want to give myself food poisoning. What do I need to do to make sure I weed out the bad ones?
Also, how many mussels should I buy to make a main for two people?
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9 Comments:
Two pounds should do for two people. Be sure to buy from a reputable source and then don't eat any that haven't opened after you cook them. When in doubt about a mussel, don't eat it.
Stephanie at 6:40PM on 08/14/07
Throw away any that are open before you start cooking them and throw away any that are closed when you're done cooking them.
cb at 6:41PM on 08/14/07
if they are open before cooking - tap on the shell. If the mussel is alive, it will move, or shut - then its ok to cook. But like cb said - don't eat any that are closed when you finish cooking them.
How are you going to make them? cocunut lemongrass curry? white wine and cream? tomato and garlic sauce?
oh man, i love mussels.
B
Hand to Mouth
handtomouth at 6:44PM on 08/14/07
mmmmmmmmmmmm mussels, probably one of the easiest and tastiest meals on the planet. Give em a good wash/scrub for dirt and follow the suggestions above and you'll be just fine. I would however be sure not to cook them too long because your afraid of them ending up raw because they'll end up like a rugged set of goodyear's.
kitchenlove at 7:35PM on 08/14/07
I totally agree with all of the above advice. I always think the simplest recipes are best. Let us know how they came out.
Tommy
dukeofpornia at 7:44PM on 08/14/07
You guys are the best. Thanks for all the tips. I am planning on tomato and garlic based sauce.
I probably won't make them until Saturday, because I'll have time to go to the good fish place then, but for sure I will let you know how things go.
laura dot at 8:38PM on 08/14/07
Just some white wine and garlic and olive oil / butter is the best, with a good crusty bread to sop up the juices...
Don't forget the bread!
lo82070 at 11:36AM on 08/15/07
I have had thai type mussels that were cooked in a white wine type sauce with lemongrass, chilis, and basil. Good eats.
MikeSims at 7:10PM on 08/15/07
All about my mussel adventures
http://lauradotcooks.blogspot.com/2007/08/mussels.html
(with pictures!)
laura dot at 9:52PM on 08/20/07