RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE CHRISTMAS ISLAND MANGROVE MUSSEL PASTA

Christmas Island, located in the Indian Ocean, is known for its delicious mangrove mussel pasta. Here we will teach you how to prepare this exquisite recipe.

Ingredients of Mangrove Mussel Paste

400g pasta (preferably linguine)

1kg mangrove mussels

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 chopped onion

1 red pepper chopped

1 can of chopped tomatoes

1 cup dry white wine

Olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Chopped fresh parsley to decorate

Preparation of Mangrove Mussel Pasta step by step

Wash the mangrove mussels well in cold water to remove impurities. Discard any that are broken or open.

In a large pot, heat a little olive oil and sauté the garlic, onion and red pepper until golden.

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until a sauce forms.

Pour the white wine into the pot and let it cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes so that the alcohol evaporates.

Add the mussels to the sauce, cover the pot and cook until they open. Discard any that have not been opened.

While the mussels are cooking, boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water following package directions.

When the mussels are ready, remove them from their shell and reserve some for decoration.

Mix the mussels with the sauce and cook for a few more minutes so that the flavors integrate.

Drain the pasta and add it to the pot with the mussel sauce. Stir well so that it is coated with the mixture.

Serve the Mangrove Mussel Pasta on individual plates, garnish with the reserved mussels and fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy this exquisite dish from Christmas Island!