Moroccan-style Mussels

Serves 4


Ingredients:

800g mussels in shells, scrubbed clean
25g coriander leaves, chopped
5 ripe tomatoes, deseeded and chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp (packed) saffron threads
¼ tsp ground cumin
1-2 mild green chillies, deseeded and cut into slivers
1 tbsp honey
½ tsp salt, to taste
½ tsp sugar
1½ tbsp lemon juice


Method:

• Heat olive oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat. When very hot, add onion and garlic and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes, until softened and pale golden.
• Add saffron and cumin and stir for 10 seconds, then add tomatoes, chillies, honey, salt, sugar and lemon juice. Cook for 20 sconds, then add mussels and cover pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until mussels have opened and are cooked through.
• Remove and discard any mussels that remain closed. Stir in coriander and serve immediately.