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Mussel Rice

A tasty and easy Mussel Rice recipe, perfect for seafood lovers. Prepared with juicy mussels, tomato, onion, and a touch of parsley to finish.

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@emporiocapitanoribeirao

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This recipe was adapted from content found on @emporiocapitanoribeirao. Ingredients and instructions were restructured into a standardized format. The original recipe belongs to its author.

Origin
Brazil
Style
HomemadeSeafood
Diet
Pescatarian
Allergens
Mollusks
#Seafood#Rice#Easy#Quick#Meal
Time40 min
Portions2 portions
DifficultyMedium
Allergen Warning: Mollusks
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Cooking the Rice

Ingredients

  • a gostoOil
  • 1 tablespoonChopped onion
  • 1 cloveChopped garlic
  • a gostoSalt
  • 236.59 mlRice
  • 473.18 mlHot water

Directions

  1. 1

    In a pot, add oil. Add 1 tablespoon of chopped onion and 1 clove of chopped garlic. Sauté until golden.

  2. 2

    Add salt to taste and the cup of rice. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Pour 473.18 ml of hot water into the pot and mix gently. Cover and let cook until the water dries and the rice is soft.

    20 min

Preparing the Mussel Sauce

Ingredients

  • a gostoOil
  • 1 unitChopped onion
  • 1 cloveChopped garlic
  • 1 unitShelled mussels
  • a gostoSalt
  • 1 unitChopped tomato
  • 236.59 mlTomato sauce

Directions

  1. 1

    In a skillet, add oil, the rest of the chopped onion (considering 1 tablespoon was already used in the rice), and 1 clove of chopped garlic. Sauté.

  2. 2

    Add the shelled mussels and salt to taste. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Add the chopped tomato and the tomato sauce. Mix and cover the skillet.

  4. 4

    Let cook for 10 minutes.

    10 min

Finishing and Serving

Ingredients

  • a gostoParsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the cooked rice to the mussel sauce in the skillet. Mix gently to incorporate the flavors.

  2. 2

    Serve the Mussel Rice in your favorite dish.

  3. 3

    Finish with chopped parsley to taste and enjoy.

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Tips & Pairings

Best SeasonSummer
Pairing SuggestionsDry white wine, Fresh green salad
Tips & Tricks

For a more intense flavor, use fresh mussels. Do not overcook the mussels so they do not become rubbery.

Nutrition

450 kcal23% of daily targetCalories per serving
55g20%
Carbohydrates
25g33%
Protein
12g18%
Total Fat
2g9%
Saturated Fat
4g14%
Fiber
5g10%
Sugar
600mg26%
Sodium

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Sensory Profile

Sweetness2/5
Sourness3/5
Saltiness3/5
Spiciness1/5
Bitterness1/5
Richness3/5
Texture:Soft and juicy

Preparation & Equipment

Cooking Method:
SautéCook
Equipment:
SpatulaLidPotPan

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