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  • 2-4 tbsp red curry paste
  • oil
  • a large pinch sugar
  • 400ml tin coconut milk
  • 4 lime leaves
    torn
  • 1kg bag mussels
  • 1 bird’s eye chilli
    finely sliced

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal635
  • fat47.4g
  • carbs23.6g
  • protein28.2g
  • salt2.5g
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Method

  • step 1

    Put the paste in a pan with a little oil and heat until it sizzles. Add the sugar, then the coconut milk, stirring until the paste dissolves. Add the lime leaves and simmer for 5 minutes.

  • step 2

    Clean the mussels and discard any that won’t close when tumbled about in the sink. Add to the pan, cover and cook for 3 minutes, shaking the pan until all the mussels open. Sprinkle with chilli and serve with jasmine rice.

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