RED CURRY MUSSELS AND ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
Moules-frites, a hearty bowl of mussels served with fries on the side, is very popular in Belgium and France. This version is seasoned with Thai spices and paired with sweet potatoes - not traditional at all, but totally satisfying. The recipe calls for commercially made red curry paste, which makes this dish quick to prepare. It shouldn't be hard to find at Asian grocers and online, but do try to obtain makrut lime leaves, which impart a lovely floral note.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, seafood, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Peel the sweet potatoes, and cut them lengthwise into slender wedges. Put them in a large bowl, and toss them with coconut oil to coat. Season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and spread out in a single layer. Bake, uncovered for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 400 degrees. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until tender with a crisp exterior. Before serving, sprinkle with cumin and cayenne.
- While sweet potatoes are baking, make the curry: Put vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with a lid over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until lightly browned and softened, about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add chiles, garlic, ginger and lemongrass and let sizzle for about 1 minute. Then add red curry paste and tomato paste and fry with the onion mixture for 2 minutes more.
- Add fish sauce, lime leaves and coconut milk. Bring mixture to a boil, then add mussels and stir to coat with sauce. Cover and cook mussels, stirring once or twice, until all the mussels have steamed open, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Ladle mussels and lots of sauce into deep, wide bowls. Sprinkle with cilantro and Fresno chile slices and top with basil leaves. Serve with a platter of hot sweet potatoes and lime wedges.
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Bashir Goniari
[email protected]Would not recommend this recipe. The mussels were gritty and the sauce was watery. The roasted sweet potatoes were the only edible part of the dish.
razib khan
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The mussels were tough and the sauce was bland. The roasted sweet potatoes were the only saving grace.
Jenelle Craven
[email protected]The mussels were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. The roasted sweet potatoes were the best part of the dish.
Pakiza Sheikh
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still delicious. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. The roasted sweet potatoes were a nice addition.
Barber Prepper 1
[email protected]Overall, this dish was a success! The mussels were tender and the sauce was creamy. The roasted sweet potatoes were a nice touch.
A Demise
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. The roasted sweet potatoes were a great addition.
Rhiannon Burrows
[email protected]The combination of mussels and roasted sweet potatoes was a bit odd, but it worked! The sauce was delicious and the mussels were cooked perfectly.
matthew Tmg
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The red curry sauce was so flavorful and the mussels were cooked perfectly. Will definitely be making this again.
Yaw Sefah
[email protected]This dish was a hit! The mussels were plump and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. The roasted sweet potatoes were the perfect accompaniment.
Furry_isgacha
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe that resulted in a delicious meal. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. Would definitely recommend!
Nuur Clraxmaan
[email protected]Followed the recipe and it turned out great! The mussels were tender and the sauce was flavorful. The roasted sweet potatoes were a nice touch.
Nichole Barbier
[email protected]This dish was an absolute delight! The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the combination of the red curry sauce and roasted sweet potatoes was divine. I will definitely be making this again.