Moules Mouclade With Droitwich Salt Coastline Salt
INGREDIENTS:
500g Mussels - debearded and cleaned
250g White Wine
Pinch of Saffron
1 Shallot or Small Onion, finely diced
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
Knob of Butter
1 Dsp Mild Curry Powder
1 Tbsp Creme Fraiche
Coriander Leaves
Droitwich Salt - Coastline Salt
100g Frozen Sweetcorn
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
Crusty Bread to Serve
METHOD:
1. Rinse, wash, de-beard and check the mussels - discard any that don’t close when gently tapped
2. Heat a saucepan on medium-hot and add the white wine, bring to a simmer and add the mussels - place the lid on and leave the mussels for 3-4 minutes to steam until they all open
3. Strain the mussels, reserving the broth, setting the mussels aside.
4. Place the saffron strands into the mussel & wine broth to infuse
5. Clean the pan and add back to the heat
6. Add the butter and once melted, add the diced shallot - cook for 4-5 minutes until softened
7. Add the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes
8. Return the mussel/wine broth to the pan, along with the curry powder and bring to a simmer - reduce slightly before stirring through the creme fraiche
9. Taste and adjust the seasoning of the broth with the Droitwich salt
10. Add the mussels to a serving bowl and pour in the broth - serve with some crusty bread and a good pinch of Coastline Salt and a garnish of coriander leaves.