Basic recipe

1. place the mussels in a saucepan with a minimum of liquid and no seasoning; cover and place on the heat until they open up;
2. serve with a sauce or simply melted butter;
3. an ideal method for mollusks that you want to use cold in salads or hors d’oeuvre

Mussels with Thai Sauce

1. place the mussels in a covered pan with a small amount of water, some basil leaves and 3-4 green onions; place over the heat until they open up;
2. for the sauce, combine:

• 2 tbsp. fish sauce (nuoc nam)
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) lemon juice
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) water
• 1 tsp. each of paprika and sugar
• 2 coriander roots, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed

place the opened mussels into deep dishes; place the sauce in small individual bowls and serve immediately.