Yum Hoi Mang-pu – Thai Mussel Salad

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood	Thai	Appetizers, Oriental, Seafood	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Mussels, Raw Shelled Clean
2	T	Frsh Lemongrass, Sliced Fine
1/4	c	Shallots, Sliced.
10		Hot Fresh Thai Chili Peppers
1		Leaf Lettuce.
		Fresh Mint Leaves.
2	T	Fish Sauce.
2	T	Lime/Lemon Juice.
1		Large Mild Red Chili Pepper.

INSTRUCTIONS

Select only good quality, plump, fresh mussels, shelled and  debearded.
Put the raw mussels into a strainer and drain well. Wash  the
lemongrass stalk, trim off the leaves and woody top portion and
discard.  Slice the stalks into fine rings till you have the required
quantity.  If possible, use only the tender lower portions of the
stalk. Peel the shallots, and also slice fine.  Wash the mint leaves,
and use the leaves whole. Wash the hot fresh Thai chili peppers
(substitute milder chili if desired), and lightly crush with a heavy
object or the flat of a knife. Bring a pot of water to a boil and
blanch the mussels, using the strainer, quickly in the boiling water.
Put the mussels into a bowl, let cool then add lime/lemon juice and
fish sauce and mix well. Add the sliced lemongrass, sliced shallots,
crushed chili peppers, mixed together. Add mint leaves, and lightly
toss together. Serve on a platter lined with leaves from the lettuce,
and garnish with some extra mint leaves and slices of the mild red
chili pepper. Serve the remaining lettuce leaves on the side as an
accompaniment. Translated by Padej Gajajiva from "Homemaker - Book 2"
by Ponsee Gajajiva.

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