Spicy mussels cooked in coconut milk and served on a bed of rice sticks.
A recipe of my Thai sister-in-law.
900 g | mussels | 60 units | |
1 | onions, finely chopped | 200 g | |
2 cloves | garlic, finely chopped | ||
1 | green peppers, finely chopped | 150 g | |
2 tbsp | tomato paste | 35 g | |
2 tsp | curry powder | 6 g | |
1/2 tbsp | gingerroot, grated | 7 g | |
1/3 cup | unsweetened coconut milk | 85 mL | |
160 g | rice sticks (noodles) | ||
2 tbsp | canola oil | 30 mL | |
1 tbsp | fresh cilantro, chopped | 2 g | |
1 pinch | salt [optional] | 0.2 g |
per 1 serving (480 g)
Amount % Daily Value |
Calories 470 |
Fat 16 g 24 % |
Saturated
6 g
30 % |
Cholesterol 60 mg |
Sodium 680 mg 29 % |
Carbohydrate 52 g 17 % |
Fibre 4 g 14 % |
Sugars 4 g |
Net Carbs 48 g |
Protein 30 g |
Vitamin A 36 % |
Vitamin C 82 % |
Calcium 8 % |
Iron 74 % |
Food Group | Exchanges |
---|---|
Starches | 2 |
Vegetables | 1 ½ |
Meat and Alternatives | 3 ½ |
Fats | 2 |
This recipe is a keeper! I liked it very much, however It tastes more Indian than Thai. I felt that it could use a little kick, so next time I will mix the sweet bell pepper with some mild hot pepper. Also, the cilantro was not necessary, I'd even say better without.