Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 None shallots, peeled and diced
  • 2 3/4 lb fresh mussels, scrubbed, beards removed, any open shells discarded
  • 3 None bell peppers (1 yellow, 1 red, 1 orange pepper), halved and deseeded
  • 3 None onions, peeled and finely diced
  • 3/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, a little reserved for garnish, remainder finely chopped
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar

Method

  • Preheat broiler. Bring wine and shallots to a boil. Season, add mussels, cover and simmer for 8 mins, or until shells open. Drain, reserving cooking liquid, and allow to cool.
  • Place peppers skin-side up on a baking sheet and broil for 10-12 mins, until skin is charred. Place in a plastic bag and allow to cool. Remove skin and finely dice flesh. Set aside.
  • To finish, remove mussels from shells, discarding any that are still closed. Mix with peppers, onions, ginger and cilantro. Mix 3/4 of reserved cooking liquid with oil and vinegar. Season then toss with mussel salad and garnish with cilantro.