Preparation:
1. Clean and scrub the mussels as shown in class.
2. While mussels are draining, prepare sauce: Blend garlic and red peppers into a paste. Add juice of 1 lemon, 3 tbs fish sauce, 1 tbs sugar, and finally, 2 tbs water.
3. Preheat grill.
4. Place clean, dry mussels in a single layer on a baking sheet.
5. Grill mussels just until they are all open and aromatic.
6. Remove from broiler and serve with rice. Dip mussels into sauce to eat. |