Stir-Fried Mussel with Chili, Garlic and Basil

Servings : 4
Time Preparation : 25 minutes

Ingredients :

500g mussel, scrubbed, beard removed
7 fresh chillies, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tbs chopped coriander root
3 tbs vegetable oil
2 tbs oyster sauce
1 tbs fish sauce
125 ml chicken  stock
4 tbs chopped basil or coriander leaves

How To Cook :
1. Pound chillies, garlic and coriander root in a mortar or process to a rough paste in a food processor.
2. Stir-fry paste with oil in a wok or frypan over medium heat until flavours blend well. Stir in oyster
   and fish sauce, add mussel, water and stock.
3. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until mussel open and are cooked.
   Taste to see if extra fish sauce or water is needed to balance flavours. Stir in some basil.
4. Remove from heat. Arrange mussel on platter or shallow bowl. Pour sauce over them and serve with rice and salad