By Patrick Kong
Vietnamese-Style Fish Sauce Mussels
5 steps
Prep:10minCook:10min
A vietnamese-inspired take on a classic steamed mussels. Umami-BOMB.
Updated at: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 04:24:32 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
34
Low
Glycemic Load
5
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories283.1 kcal (14%)
Total Fat14 g (20%)
Carbs14.3 g (6%)
Sugars2.1 g (2%)
Protein17.3 g (35%)
Sodium2482.1 mg (124%)
Fiber0.5 g (2%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Scrub and debeard the mussels, discarding any dead ones.
mussels1 lbStep 2
In a pot over medium heat, melt butter and sweat lemongrass, shallots, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
lemongrass2 stalks
shallot1 
cloves garlic2 
ginger0.5 inch
butter2 TbspStep 3
Add sake and fish sauce. Bring to a boil.
sake¼ cup
fish sauce3 TbspStep 4
Add the mussels and cover the pot. Steam for 6-8 minutes until the mussels have opened up.
mussels1 lbStep 5
Finish with the cilantro and basil.
cilantro1 Tbsp
basil1 TbspNotes
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