Peruvian Mussels with Ají Amarillo and Coriander

Name: Peruvian Mussels with Ají Amarillo and Coriander
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 6 people
Cuisine: Peruan
Ingredients: 1.8 kg Fresh mussels; 2 tbsp Oil; 2, chopped Shallots; 3 cloves, minced Garlic; 1 tbsp Ají amarillo paste; 120 ml White wine; 120 ml Light stock; 2 tbsp Lime juice; 3 tbsp, chopped Fresh coriander; 2, sliced Spring onions

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Ají amarillo gives a fruity warmth rather than raw fire, which works beautifully with mussels and a fresh coriander finish.

Serves: 6 people

Preparation time: 8 min

Ingredients

Fresh mussels – 1.8 kg
Oil – 2 tbsp
Shallots – 2, chopped
Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
Ají amarillo paste – 1 tbsp
White wine – 120 ml
Light stock – 120 ml
Lime juice – 2 tbsp
Fresh coriander – 3 tbsp, chopped
Spring onions – 2, sliced

Method

STEP 1
Clean the mussels first. Ají amarillo can vary in strength, so taste the paste before deciding whether to add more later.
STEP 2
Sauté the shallots and garlic in the oil until soft, then stir in the ají amarillo paste.
STEP 3
Add the wine and stock and let the broth simmer for a minute.
STEP 4
Steam the mussels in the broth until they open.
STEP 5
Finish the pan with lime juice, coriander and spring onion and serve immediately.