Steamed Mussels with Tomato Harissa Broth and Black Sticky Rice
- 1 cup black sticky rice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 pounds mussels
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
- Tomato Harissa (page 243)
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 scallions, white and green parts, sliced diagonally
- Cilantro leaves
- Put the rice in a small pot and add 1 1/2 cups cold water and the salt.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender but still toothsome, 30 to 45 minutes.
- The cooking time for this rice varies; its wise to check the instructions on the package.
- Rinse the mussels under cold water while scrubbing with a vegetable brush.
- Remove any stringy mussel beards with your thumb and index finger as you wash them.
- Discard any mussels that are open or have broken shells.
- Put a Dutch oven over medium heat and coat with the oil.
- Add the garlic and stir for 10 seconds.
- As soon as the garlic begins to brown, add the wine, mussels, and tomato harissa.
- Give everything a good toss.
- Cover the pot and crank up the heat to high.
- Steam the mussels for 5 minutes.
- Remove the cover, give the mussels a stir so all are in contact with the heat, and quickly put the lid back on.
- Steam for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the butter to melt.
- To serve, put about 1/2 cup rice in the center of each of 4 shallow bowls.
- Using tongs, fan the mussels around the rice and pour 1/2 cup of the broth over each portion.
- Garnish with the scallions and cilantro.
- Black Sticky Rice
- Also known as Thai black rice or purple sticky rice, this long-grain rice is a very attractive, deep purple color when cooked and has a sweet nutty flavor.
- Its firm texture and earthy taste mean it holds up well to assertive flavors.
- You can find it at Asian markets or online.
black sticky rice, kosher salt, mussels, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, white wine, tomato, butter, scallions, cilantro
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/steamed-mussels-with-tomato-harissa-broth-and-black-sticky-rice-377771 (may not work)