Authentic Portuguese Mussels Recipe with Chouriço Broth
Achieve restaurant-quality results with this definitive Portuguese mussels recipe. Building a broth by emulsifying rendered spicy sausage fat with garlic and white wine guarantees an incredibly rich texture. This technique elevates standard mussels with chouriço into a deeply aromatic experience. Serve these authentic Portuguese mussels with crusty bread to absorb every drop of the vibrant sauce.
Ingredients
Directions
- Clean and de-beard the mussels, and then set aside.
- Set a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons (28g) of the butter to melt.
- Add the chouriço and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the onions, garlic, green peppers and red peppers, and saute for 1 minute.
- Add the wine and 1/2 cup (120ml) of water, and stir.
- Add the mussels and cover; cook until the mussels open, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat, transfer the mussels to a large bowl, then spoon the cooking liquid with the onions, peppers and chouriço over the top.
- Serve the bowl of mussels with bread.
Adapted from a Recipe by: foodnetwork.com
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