Ingredients
4 lb fresh mussels, washed,abt 50
3 tbsp garlic, thinly sliced
1 zest of 2 oranges, *
4 tbsp chipotle chiles, canned, **
4 cup water, ***
3 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp fresh orange juice
12 sprigs of cilantro
1 egg yolk, extra large, ****
1 cup virgin olive oil
1 tbsp orange zest, very fine chop
4 tbsp fresh orange juice
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
Directions
MAYONNAISE----------------------------- * Cut the zest from the
oranges in very long strips. **
Puree the canned chiles. *** You can also use light fish broth
in place of the water. **** The egg yolk should be at room
temperature. To prepare the mussels, place in a large pot together
with the garlic, orange zest, chipotle, and water. Cover, bring to a
boil and steam for 4 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let
sit for 5 minutes; mussels should then be open. Remove the mussels
and keep covered in a warm place. Reduce the liquid by half and add
the oil and orange juice. Divide the mussels on the half-shell evenly
between soup plates and add the broth. Garnish each bowl with 1 Tbls
of Orange Mayonnaise and 3 sprigs of cilantro. ORANGE MAYONNAISE:
Beat the egg yolk in a glass or stainless steel bowl until light and
lemon colored. Transfer to a blender and add the oil drop by drop
for the first 1/4 of a cup, then the remainder in a slow steady
stream, mixing at high speed until emulsified. Add the other sauce
ingredients and blend together. Let sit for at least 1 hour to allow
the orange flavor to develop. From The Coyote Cafe Cookbook by Mark
Miller
Servings: 4 servings
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