Mussels in Black bean Sauce

 

The mussel is one among the seafood I love. This recipe is another way of cooking the mussel, so simple yet delicious. If you can see the listed ingredients above, I used sweetened black beans instead of the fermented one because I want to contrast the flavor of oyster sauce and beans. The salty and sweetness of both ingredients perfectly well blended. The hint of cilantro as well added to make a perfect taste.

Try this recipe, and you can’t go wrong with the excellent flavor brought by mussels. Two thumbs up with this dish.

Ingredients:

1.5 lb. New Zealand green shell mussels, washed

3 oz. Sweet Black beans (I used the Japanese brand)

2 Tbsp. olive oil

3 cloves garlic, sliced

Thumb-sized ginger, sliced

¼ cup diced red bell pepper

3 sprigs cilantro

3 Tbsp. oyster sauce

1 cup hot water

Procedure:

1. Heat olive oil in a wok, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.

2. Add in the mussels, sauté for 3 minutes.

3. Pour in hot water and season with oyster sauce. Cover it and simmer for few more minutes.

4. Add the black beans and red bell pepper, gradually stirring.

5. Off the heat and add the cilantro leaves. Stir.

6. Serve and enjoy.