THE PEPPER-STUNG MARINE

(Our Play on Mussels in Spicy Tomato Broth)

THE PEPPER-STUNG MARINE

Ingredients: 500g Fresh Mussels (cleaned), 200g Tomato passata, 1 tsp Chili flakes, 2 tsp Black pepper, 2 cloves Garlic (minced), 100ml White wine...

Ingredients

  • 500g Fresh Mussels (cleaned)
  • 200g Tomato passata
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes
  • 2 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 100ml White wine

Cooking Method

  1. The Architect Sauté garlic in olive oil until golden.
  2. The Bloom Add chili, pepper, and wine with a 20ml splash of water; boil for 2 minutes to create a spicy steam.
  3. The Swell Add the passata; bring to a rolling boil.
  4. The Marriage Add the mussels; cover tightly and cook for 5 minutes until all shells are open.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with raw parsley and serve with charred bread.

Cuisine: Italian

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