Uncle Bill's Curry Mussels

• 2 lbs fresh mussels
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 12 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
• 2 green onions, chopped

1. Purchase fresh mussels; DO NOT use any mussels that stay open when tapped.
2. Scrub mussels with a stiff brush or nylon pad under cold running water.
3. Remove beards that are attached to the mussels; discard.
4. In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add onion, garlic and ginger and cook for 3 minutes or until softened, stirring freqently.
5. Add curry powder; cook stirring for 30 seconds.
6. Pour in wine; bring to simmer over medium-high heat.
7. Add mussels; cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until mussels are open, shaking pan occasionally to redistribute mussels.
8. With a slotted spoon, remove mussels and keep warm, discarding any that do not open.
9. Bring liquid in saucepan to a boil over high heat; boil uncovered for about 3 minutes or until reduced to about 1/2 cup.
10. Pour in cream; boil for about 2 minutes or until thick enough to coat spoon.
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
12. Transfer mussels to serving dishes.
13. Pour sauce over mussels; sprinkle with coriander and green onions.
14. Serve immediately.
15. VARIATION: Light Herbed Mussels: In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
16. Add and cook 1 finely chopped onion or shallot and 4 large minced garlic cloves for 2 to 4 minutes, or until softened.
17. Add 1 1/2 cups of white wine; bring to boil and boil for 4 minutes.
18. Add prepared mussels; cover and boil for 4 minutes or until opened, shaking pan occasionally.
19. Remove mussels with a slotted spoon to bowls.
20. To the saucepan, add 3 tablespoons of chopped green onion, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill and salt and pepper to taste.
21. Pour sauce over mussels and serve immediately.

mussels, olive oil, onion, garlic, fresh gingerroot, curry powder, white wine, whipping cream, salt, black pepper, fresh coriander, green onions

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/uncle-bills-curry-mussels-56946 (may not work)