Refreshing Mussels Soup: Simple & Flavorful!
Refreshing Mussels Soup: Simple & Flavorful!
Easy Mussels Soup Recipe: Enjoying Delicious Mussels with a Clear, Deep Broth
You can make a refreshing and delicious mussels soup at home that rivals restaurant quality, simply by using fresh mussels. The broth, naturally rich and flavorful from the mussels themselves, is exceptional. This recipe is easy for anyone to follow with just a few simple ingredients. Using rice water adds a deeper, more savory flavor, but plain water works wonderfully too. If you’re wondering what to do with leftover mussels or how to clean them properly, please refer to the video description for tips!
Ingredients- 780g fresh mussels
- 65g onion
- 50g green onion (scallion)
- 1.2L rice water (or plain water)
- 20g chili peppers (red chili)
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt (or salt to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Properly cleaning the mussels is the first step to a delicious soup. Begin by rubbing the mussels against each other to remove any rough debris or dirt attached to their shells. Then, rinse them thoroughly under running water multiple times to ensure they are clean inside and out. Carefully remove the tough beard-like fibers (byssus) as well for a cleaner result.
Step 2
Prepare the other ingredients for the soup. Finely mince the red chili peppers and Korean green chilies (if using) to infuse the broth with a pleasant spiciness and aroma. Slice the onion thinly or chop it roughly, and cut the green onion into diagonal pieces. Having all your ingredients prepped beforehand will make the cooking process much smoother.
Step 3
Here’s a tip for enhancing the depth of your mussels soup broth: using rice water. The milky water leftover from rinsing rice before cooking creates a more savory and smoother broth. If making rice water is inconvenient, using clean plain water is perfectly fine. The natural freshness of the mussels will still yield a delicious soup.
Step 4
Now, let’s start cooking the mussels soup! Place the cleaned mussels and the prepared rice water (or plain water) into a pot. Bring it to a boil over high heat. Once the water starts to vigorously boil, add the sliced onions. Skim off the first layer of foam that rises to the surface. Removing this foam will result in a clearer, cleaner-tasting broth.
Step 5
As the mussels cook, they will naturally begin to open their shells. Once most of the mussels have opened, taste the broth and season it with salt. I used 1 teaspoon of coarse sea salt for a deeper oceanic flavor, but feel free to use regular table salt or even MSG for added umami. Finally, add the minced chili peppers and sliced green onions, let it simmer briefly, give it a quick stir, and your refreshing and delicious mussels soup is ready! Enjoy it hot.
