RED CURRY MUSSELS AND ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
Moules-frites, a hearty bowl of mussels served with fries on the side, is very popular in Belgium and France. This version is seasoned with Thai spices and paired with sweet potatoes - not traditional at all, but totally satisfying. The recipe calls for commercially made red curry paste, which makes this dish quick to prepare. It shouldn't be hard to find at Asian grocers and online, but do try to obtain makrut lime leaves, which impart a lovely floral note.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, seafood, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Peel the sweet potatoes, and cut them lengthwise into slender wedges. Put them in a large bowl, and toss them with coconut oil to coat. Season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and spread out in a single layer. Bake, uncovered for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 400 degrees. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until tender with a crisp exterior. Before serving, sprinkle with cumin and cayenne.
- While sweet potatoes are baking, make the curry: Put vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with a lid over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until lightly browned and softened, about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add chiles, garlic, ginger and lemongrass and let sizzle for about 1 minute. Then add red curry paste and tomato paste and fry with the onion mixture for 2 minutes more.
- Add fish sauce, lime leaves and coconut milk. Bring mixture to a boil, then add mussels and stir to coat with sauce. Cover and cook mussels, stirring once or twice, until all the mussels have steamed open, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Ladle mussels and lots of sauce into deep, wide bowls. Sprinkle with cilantro and Fresno chile slices and top with basil leaves. Serve with a platter of hot sweet potatoes and lime wedges.
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A lay
[email protected]This recipe was delicious! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.
Surjan Khatri
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and a side of naan bread.
Bunny Maan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it with steamed rice and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.
Ramsey Solomon
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mussels, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm glad I did! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Suresh Bogati
[email protected]This recipe was delicious! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.
Maria Coronel
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and a side of naan bread.
Abdullahi Muuse
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it with steamed rice and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.
King Parker
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mussels, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm glad I did! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
MR All
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The mussels were plump and juicy, and the curry sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
madison Mattison
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and a side of naan bread.
Ravi Singh
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.
Shahid Rasool Sonnu
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mussels, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm glad I did! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdullah tairq
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The mussels were plump and juicy, and the curry sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ali 1031
[email protected]Made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it over jasmine rice and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.