12 minutes13.5-ounce4 servings

Green Curry Mussels

By Urvashi Pitre

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4 Servings

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12 Minutes

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Easy

Green Curry Mussels
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Difficulty: Easy

Total Time: 12 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Instant Pot

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped eggplant
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 can light coconut milk divided, 13.5-ounce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp green curry paste
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh garlic
  • 2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 pound mussels
I realize that mussels are not typically what we expect in Thai curries, but why not? It does make for slightly messy eating, but it also makes for very good eating. And for good food that’s ready in less than 30 minutes? I’ll deal with the messy.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In the Instant Pot, combine the eggplant, cherry tomatoes, half of the coconut milk, water, curry paste, coconut oil, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sugar and stir well.
  2. Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure-release valve. Select Pressure Cook/Manual and set the pot at High Pressure for 2 minutes. Allow the pot to sit undisturbed for 5 Minutes, then release any remaining pressure. Press Cancel.
  3. Press Sauté (High). Add the remaining coconut milk, basil, fish sauce, and mussels. When the soup is boiling again, press Cancel and place the lid loosely on the pot. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 Minutes to let the mussels finish cooking. Discard any mussels that have not opened.
  4. Sprinkle with additional chopped basil and serve.

About the chef

Urvashi Pitre

Urvashi Pitre

Urvashi Pitre is a renowned cookbook author, blogger, and tech enthusiast who specializes in creating recipes that bring people together. Her passion for food began in her childhood home, where meals were a shared experience of love and community. With a background in client services and entrepreneurial ventures, Pitre has written several highly-rated cookbooks, focusing on simplifying cooking with gadgets like the Instant Pot and air fryer. She’s celebrated for her ability to deliver delicious, easy-to-follow recipes for home cooks.

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