Sicilian Mussels with Raisins, Pine Nuts and Mint

Name: Sicilian Mussels with Raisins, Pine Nuts and Mint
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 people
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1.8 kg Fresh mussels; 3 tbsp Olive oil; 1 small, finely chopped Onion; 2 cloves, sliced Garlic; 150 ml White wine; 40 g Golden raisins; 40 g, toasted Pine nuts; 2 tbsp, torn Fresh mint; 2 tbsp, chopped Parsley; to taste Black pepper

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Sweet raisins and pine nuts sound unusual in a mussel pan, yet with mint and white wine they create a very Sicilian sweet-savoury balance.

Serves: 6 people

Preparation time: 25 min

Ingredients

Fresh mussels – 1.8 kg
Olive oil – 3 tbsp
Onion – 1 small, finely chopped
Garlic – 2 cloves, sliced
White wine – 150 ml
Golden raisins – 40 g
Pine nuts – 40 g, toasted
Fresh mint – 2 tbsp, torn
Parsley – 2 tbsp, chopped
Black pepper – to taste

Method

STEP 1
Soak the raisins in a little hot water for 10 minutes so they plump up, then drain them.
STEP 2
Clean the mussels while the raisins soak.
STEP 3
Cook the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add the wine and raisins and let the liquid come to a simmer.
STEP 4
Add the mussels, cover and steam them until opened.
STEP 5
Finish with the pine nuts, mint, parsley and black pepper just before serving.