Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Black Bean Mussels recipe, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This dish is a symphony of tender mussels, simmered in a savory broth infused with the richness of black beans, the vibrancy of tomatoes, and the aromatic warmth of spices.
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CHINESE WOK-TOSSED MUSSELS IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE
Provided by Andrew Zimmern
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings, as an appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rinse and debeard the mussels.
- Prepare the ingredients and organize your mise en place. For this dish, you need to have everything ready to go before you start to cook.
- Place the aromatics (dried chiles, scallions, ginger, Chinese black beans, garlic and chile bean paste) in a small bowl. Reserve.
- Combine the chicken stock and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir to incorporate.
- Preheat a large wok fitted with a domed lid over high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat. Add the bowl of aromatics and cook for 30 seconds, tossing with a wooden spoon or spatula. Then add the sugar, mussels, sake and carrot ribbons, and shake the wok or toss to coat. Cover and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir the cornstarch-chicken stock mixture again, add to the wok, then cover and cook for 3 minutes, shaking the wok or tossing every minute.
- Remove the lid. Arrange any mussels that are cooked and open in serving bowls.[Cover and continue to cook any remaining mussels for another minute. Transfer open mussels to serving bowls; discard any that do not open. Pour the sauce over the mussels and serve.
BLACK BEAN MUSSELS
Categories Milk/Cream Bean Onion Appetizer Steam Quick & Easy Mussel Bell Pepper Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield Makes 6 first-course or 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cook, tightly covered, over moderate heat until all mussels open wide, 3 to 6 minutes. (Discard any mussels that remain unopened after 6 minutes.) Serve in shallow bowls.
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MUSSELS WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE
These are a knock off of mussels with black bean sauce from a local Chinese buffet! I think the salty black bean sauce complements the sweetness of the mussels perfectly!
Provided by Jessica Hannan
Categories Seafood
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400* F. Wash mussels and place into a 9x13 inch pan, spreading evenly in pan, then cover with foil.
- 2. Bake mussels until done, how long depends on the size of the mussels. Generally, half an hour is enough.
- 3. Place mussels and all of the pan juices into a large mixing bowl, and add the black bean sauce and toss. The black bean sauce is salty, so add a little and go from there.
Tips:
- Fresh is best: Use fresh mussels whenever possible. Fresh mussels should have tightly closed shells and no foul odor.
- Clean the mussels thoroughly: Before cooking, scrub the mussels under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit.
- Cook the mussels until they open: Mussels are done cooking when their shells open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Use a variety of cooking methods: Mussels can be steamed, boiled, baked, or grilled. Each cooking method will produce a slightly different flavor and texture.
- Add flavor with herbs and spices: Mussels have a mild flavor, so they can be easily flavored with herbs and spices. Some popular choices include garlic, parsley, thyme, and chili peppers.
- Serve mussels with a variety of dipping sauces: Mussels can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as melted butter, garlic butter, or white wine sauce.
Conclusion:
Mussels are a delicious and versatile seafood that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. They are a good source of protein, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. When cooked properly, mussels have a tender and slightly chewy texture with a mild flavor that can be easily enhanced with herbs and spices. Whether you are steaming them, boiling them, baking them, or grilling them, mussels are sure to be a hit at your next meal.
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