Curried Mussels with Green Papaya

 

Ingredients:

1 kilo mussels with half shell (can be frozen or fresh)

1 medium green papaya

1 tbsp vegetable oil

5 cloves garlic, chopped finely

1 medium onion, chopped finely

2 tbsp grated fresh finger

1 tsp curry powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp fish sauce

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp salt

2 cups thick coconut milk

2 cups water

2 green chili

1 cup moringa leaves, or any vegetables you desire

Directions:

1. On a running water, clean the mussels by scrubbing the shells , to remove sands or muds , and pull the beard by hand. Set aside.

2. Peel the green papaya, cut into four equal size, remove the seeds with a spoon by scraping, and cut thinly and diagonally. Wash and set aside.

3. In a large pot, saute the ginger, garlic and onion until slightly brown and translucent. Add coconut milk into the pot, add water  and let it boil for 5 minutes, adding the rest of the spices on it. Mix once in a while to avoid curdling of the coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper and fish sauce.

4. Add the cleaned mussels, simmer for 3 minutes then add the papaya. Let it simmer for 5 minutes or until papaya is almost cooked. Add the moringa leaves and let it boil for 2 minutes. Serve with white rice.