Xinh's Mediterranean Mussels in Curry Sauce
 
Ingredients:
 
5 pounds Mediterranean mussels
3 cups water
1/4 cup butter (or olive oil)
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3/4 cup onion, coarsely chopped
8 ounces coconut milk
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
Black pepper and salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar or honey
1/2 cup ground peanuts (dry, roasted & unsalted)
cayenne pepper (optional)
cilantro, chopped
green onion, chopped

Cooking Directions:
 
Steam Mussels in water until opened, drain and remove 
meat from shells.  Set meats aside.
 
In oil, sauté garlic, add onion and sauté until clear.
 
Add milk and the rest of the ingredients, mixing 
well in the order given, adding mussel meats last.  
Bring back to a boil to warm up mussels.

Add green onion and cilantro just before serving for 
a final garnish.
 
Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.  Makes 4 to 6 servings.