Spicy Steamed Mussels

This recipe is good for most of clams!

1 kg mussels

2 lemon grass, sliced or finely chopped

4 shallots, chopped

4 kaffir lime leaves, fresh or dried, coarsely torn or as is

2 fresh red chilies, sliced

1 tbsp fish sauce

2 tbsp fresh lime juice or from bottle

1 tbsp lemon juice

green onion/curly parsley/coriander for garnish

Scrub clean mussels, wash thoroughly, take away beards if there were any, and discard broken ones/opened ones

Place into a pot and add everything else, mix well

Cover pot and cook mussel on high heat for 5-7 minutes, until the shells are open

Transfer mussels onto serving plate (using slotted spoon is best), garnish, and serve immediately

Enjoy~