Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1.5 kg

black mussels

scrubbed, debearded

1 tbsp

peanut oil

2 unit

garlic

crushed

50 g

fresh ginger

0.33 cup

maple syrup

2 tbsp

soy sauce

2 tbsp

oyster sauce

0.5 cup

fish stock

1 tbsp

lemon juice

4 unit

green onions

sliced thinly

300 g

bok choy

chopped coarsely

400 g

gai lan

chopped coarsely

2 cup

bean sprouts

Step 1
~2 min

Scrub mussels and remove their beards.

Step 2
~2 min

Heat peanut oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 3
~2 min

Add crushed garlic and ginger to the hot oil and stir-fry until fragrant (about 1 minute).

Step 4
~2 min

Pour in maple syrup, soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish stock, and lemon juice.

Step 5
~2 min

Bring the sauce mixture to a boil.

Step 6
~2 min

Add the scrubbed mussels to the boiling sauce.

Step 7
~2 min

Reduce heat to medium and cover the wok or pan.

Step 8
~2 min

Simmer the mussels for approximately 5 minutes, or until they have opened up. Discard any mussels that remain closed.

Step 9
~2 min

Remove the cooked mussels from the pan and cover them to keep them warm.

Step 10
~2 min

Return the remaining stock mixture in the wok to a boil.

Step 11
~2 min

Add chopped bok choy, gai lan, and bean sprouts to the boiling sauce.

Step 12
~2 min

Stir-fry the greens until they are just wilted (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 13
~2 min

Return the cooked mussels to the wok with the stir-fried greens.

Step 14
~2 min

Stir-fry until the mussels are heated through.

Step 15
~2 min

Serve immediately with steamed Jasmine rice if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure mussels are fresh and properly cleaned before cooking.

Do not overcook the mussels, as they can become tough.

Adjust the amount of spice to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed jasmine rice.

Garnish with sesame seeds.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring rolls
Seaweed salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southeast Asia

Cultural Significance

Mussels are a common seafood dish in many coastal Asian regions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Date night

Popularity Score

70/100

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