Mussels with Shallots and Garlic Recipe

Shallots are considered members of the onion family, but are smaller than onions and look more like garlic. Inside, they do not have concentric structures like onions, but are sectioned into cloves like garlic. The white flesh can have either red or purple streaks similar to a red or purple onion. Shallots are strong, rich-tasting and reminiscent of both onions and garlic. They are a rich source of vitamins and minerals. Don’t miss this recipe.

Cook time is 25 minutes (serves 5)

Ingredients for the recipe

1 kg large mussels

2 tablespoon chilli oil

10 shallots

1 whole garlic bulb

4 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon nam prik

2 tablespoon fish sauce

Procedure for the recipe

• Thoroughly wash the mussels and remove the hairs. Heat the chilli oil, add the mussels and let them open. Remove the mussels, open them up and discard the empty shell halves.

• Peel the shallots and cut into fine rings. Peel and finely slice the garlic. Slowly fry in the remaining oil until they have turned crispy.

• Stir in the nam prik, return the mussels, pour the fish sauce over and toss. Serve the mussels on plates and sprinkle them with the cooking liquid. Serve.