"cathyxyz" > wrote in message
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> kilikini wrote:
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> >
> > Cath, thanks for this recipe! It sounds wonderful and I adore mussels -
on
> > men and in shells!
> >
> > kili <g>
>
> Heh heh. We love mussels too - they are tasty and pretty good value for
> money IMHO.. We tried this one the other day - it was very good. Found
> it while snooping around on the net...Here it is if you are interested:
>
> -= Exported from BigOven =-
>
> Midia Sahanaki (Greek Recipe for Mussels)
>
> Recipe By:
> Serving Size: 1
> Cuisine: Greek
> Main Ingredient: Seafood-Other
> Categories: Tomato, Parsley, Oregano, Olive oil, Cheese, Seafood, Greek
>
> -= Ingredients =-
> 1 kilogram Mussels (fresh if
> 200 grams Feta cheese
> Green chilli (to taste,
> 1 large Tomato
> Parsley
> Oregano
> Olive oil
> Water
>
> -= Instructions =-
> THE MESSY BIT: Wash the mussels individually (dont forget behind the
> ears!!), making sure no pieces of shell are still attached, and no sand
> is left in the flesh. Also remove the tiny thread you sometimes find
> in them - it is reported to be irritating to the stomach if ingested.
> THE GOOD BIT: When the mussels are thoroughly washed and checked, put
> them in a pan and add just enough water to cover them. Bring to the
> boil, and boil for about five minutes. Then add three tablespoonfuls
> of olive oil, and the chilli chopped into ringlets, as well as a
> handful of not-too-finely chopped parsley. Grate the tomato, with or
> without the skin, it is up to you, and add. Add the salt and pepper
> (not too much salt, the mussels have their own). Boil for another
> fifteen minutes (but not longer - the mussels will toughen up if
> boiled too long - theyre funny that way!). About three minutes before
> taking the pan off the heat, add the feta broken up into small pieces
> and stir. Add the oregano just before you remove the pan from the
> heat. THE GREATEST BIT: Taste it...
>
> Cheers
> Cathy(xyz)
>

Another keeper, thank you! I'll bet my husband would even eat this one - he
CLAIMS he doesn't eat sea monsters. I'm slowly changing his mind. :~)

kili