MIDIA MEECHOOG - ARMENIAN STYLE MUSSELS
Armenian style mussels with rice and currants.
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MIDIA MEECHOOG - ARMENIAN STYLE MUSSELS
INGREDIENTS: Serves 2 − 4
• 1 dozen shucked fresh mussels (can used canned)
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 large onions
• ½ cup long grain rice, Basmati
• 1 cup water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 Tablespoon(s) ketchup
• 1 cup white wine
• ½ cup finely chopped walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts
• ½ cup currants
• 1 Teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
• 1 large lemon, sliced into rounds
DIRECTIONS:
1. Finely dice the onion and saute in olive oil until translucent
2. Add the rice, water, salt, pepper and ketchup and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer covered for 10 minutes.
3. Add the mussels, nuts and currants and simmer very low for another 15 minutes until the rice is cooked.
4. Serve on a bed of lettuce or romaine leaves.
5. Garnish with lemon slices
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