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Steam the mussels until just cooked, set aside & allow to cool.
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Mix all other ingredients except the lettuce & mussels in a bowl.
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Place the mixture into individual lettuce leaves so that the lettuce cradles the mixture making it easy to pickup as a wrap, place the whole mussel on top & lightly dress with the dressing.
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Can be garnished with more fresh coriander & a small jug of any left over dressing. The mussel shell can also act as a natural cradle to support the mussel lettuce parcel.
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Method – Dressing
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Mix chilli, garlic, ginger & coriander & using a mortar and pestle or blender, crush until you have a rough paste. (Alternatively, chop all as finely as possible.)
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Add sugar in small amounts until dissolved.
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Add fish sauce and lime juice to taste.