Name: Belgian mussels
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 medium_piece tomatoes (450g), chopped coarsely; 1 1/2 cup (375ml) beer; 1/4 cup (60ml) sweet chilli sauce; 2 clove garlic, sliced thinly; 1 kilogram (2 pounds) cleaned small black mussels; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Belgian mussels

For a simple seafood starter, this dish is one to have in the repertoire. It is so easy to make and tastes great.

Ingredients

3 medium_piece tomatoes (450g), chopped coarsely

1 1/2 cup (375ml) beer

1/4 cup (60ml) sweet chilli sauce

2 clove garlic, sliced thinly

1 kilogram (2 pounds) cleaned small black mussels

1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Method

1.Bring tomato, beer, sauce and garlic to the boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until tomato is soft.

2.Add mussels to pan; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until mussels open. Season to taste.

3.Serve mussels with sauce and sprinkled with parsley.

To save time, use pre-cleaned, bearded mussels.
Note

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