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Saffron couscous with mussels
Expert
4 people
30 minutes
ingredients
- 2 kilograms Prins & Dingemanse mussels
- Small bunch of mint, finely chopped
- 1 pinch of saffron
- 2 teaspoons ras el hanout
- 250 milliliters boiling chicken broth
- 1/2 lime
- 1 onion, chopped
- Small bunch of coriander, coarsely chopped
- 170 grams couscous
- 100 milliliters dry white wine
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- Black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- Salt
- 5 tomatoes, chopped
instructions
Soak the saffron strands in the broth. Put the uncooked couscous in a bowl that you can cover. Pour the boiling broth over it until the couscous is submerged. Cover the bowl and let the couscous soak for about 10 minutes. Then fluff with a fork. Make the fresh yogurt dip. Mix the Greek yogurt with some mint and lime juice. Place in the refrigerator. Rinse the mussels in plenty of cold water. Discard any broken mussels or those that remain open and do not close after a tap with the back of a spoon or against the counter. Heat a splash of olive oil in a wok. Sauté the onion and garlic. Add the tomato, white wine, and ras el hanout to the wok, bring to a boil, and let simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated. Season with black pepper and possibly some sea salt. Add the mussels to the pan and stir-fry them for a few minutes. Shake the pan a few times. When all the shells are open, the mussels are done. Spoon the mussels over the saffron couscous and sprinkle with the coarsely chopped coriander. Serve with the yogurt dip.
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How do I cook my mussels?
Put the vegetables together with a splash of wine or beer in a large pot. Place the mussels on top. Sprinkle with pepper and bring to a boil with the lid closed. Shake the mussels during cooking. When the shells are all open after about 5-8 minutes, the mussels are cooked. Serve them with baguette or fries and sauces of your choice. Check the traditional recipe for more information.
Can you freeze fresh mussels?
Fresh mussels in the shell should never be frozen. However, if you have cooked the mussels and can't eat them all, you can freeze the mussel meat after removing it from the shell. You can then add the mussels to soup or salad later, or fry them up nicely with some onion.
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Use a sturdy cloth to protect your hand. Hold the oyster firmly in your left hand. Insert the knife into the hinge of the oyster. Pry the shells apart with a twisting motion. Now scrape the knife along the flat shell to loosen the muscle. Then remove the top shell. Scrape the muscle from the bottom shell. The oyster is now free. Check out the basic oyster recipe for more information.
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Use a sturdy cloth to protect your hand. Hold the oyster firmly in your left hand. Insert the knife into the hinge of the oyster. Pry the shells apart with a twisting motion. Now scrape the knife along the flat shell to loosen the muscle. Then remove the top shell. Scrape the muscle from the bottom shell. The oyster is now free.
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