Mussels in Rich Tomato Broth

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 Spanish onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 pinch saffron threads soaked in 1 tblsp hot water
• 1 kg mussels, scrubbed, beards removed
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
• 3 tablespoons basil, chopped

1. Heat oil in wok over medium heat.
2. Add onions and garlic, stir fry for 3 minutes or till onions are golden.
3. Add saffron mixture and stirfry for 2 minutes more.
4. Add mussels, juice, wine, sugar, lemon rind.
5. Bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer 10 minutes.
6. Discard any unopened mussels.
7. Stir in basil and serve.

vegetable oil, spanish onions, garlic, water, mussels, tomato juice, white wine, brown sugar, lemon rind, basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mussels-in-rich-tomato-broth-476427 (may not work)