Italian Mussels with Rice Recipe
Serves/Makes: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds mussels
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups canned tomatoes
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio (risotto) rice
- Discard any mussels that do not close when tapped sharply. Scrub thoroughly, scraping off barnacles, and removing any beards.
- Rinse and place in a saucepan. Heat without adding water for about 5 minutes, shaking the pan frequently, until fully opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Remove the mussels from their shells, strain their liquor and reserve.
- Peel the garlic clove and sauté in the oil in a large saucepan; remove and discard the garlic when golden brown. Add the sieved tomatoes and the strained mussel liquor to the flavored oil. Season with salt and pepper and simmer.
- Cook the rice according to the manufacturer's instructions; when half cooked, drain if necessary and add to the tomatoes. Continue cooking until the rice is done, adding the mussels a few minutes before serving.
Notes:
The Italian name for the Mussels with Rice dish is Cozze Al Riso.
This recipe for Italian Mussels with Rice serves/makes: 4
Main Ingredient: Mussels
Preparation Method: Poached/Simmered
Cuisine: Italian
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