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Fragrant Coconut & Chilli Mussels

with egg noodles, fresh coriander & chilli oil

Adventurous Foodie

4.5

  • Hands on25 - 40 minutes
  • Overall30 - 45 minutes
Photo of Fragrant Coconut & Chilli Mussels

Mussels are infused in an aromatic broth of coconut and fresh chilli, making for a unique & exotic seafood dish. Spooned over a bowl of springy eggy noodles and garnished with coriander and spring onion. Perfect for impressing your guests on a special evening or family celebration!

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  1. OODLES OF NOODLES

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the noodles. Cook the noodles until al dente, 7-8 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.

  2. START THE SAUCE

    Finely slice the pak choi stems and set aside. Slice the leafy parts in half lengthways, keeping them separate from the stems. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Onion and the pak choi stems and fry until golden, 4-5 [5-6]|#7DA0D7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Lightly season.

  3. FRAGRANT Mussels

    When the Onion and pak choi stems are soft, add the Garlic, the ginger, and ½ the Chilli (to taste) to the pot. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the coconut cream, 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, the Mussels, and seasoning. Cover and simmer until the mussels are heated through, 3-5 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, stir through the pak choi leaves until wilted. Remove from the heat and season if necessary.

  4. TIME TO DINE!

    Bowl up the noodles. Pour over the coconut sauce and Mussels. Drizzle over the chilli oil, sprinkle over the coriander, the remaining chilli (to taste), and the spring onion. Drizzle over the lemon juice (to taste). Delish, Chef!

  1. OODLES OF NOODLES

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the noodles. Cook the noodles until al dente, 7-8 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.

  2. START THE SAUCE

    Finely slice the pak choi stems and set aside. Slice the leafy parts in half lengthways, keeping them separate from the stems. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Onion and the pak choi stems and fry until golden, 4-5 [5-6]|#7DA0D7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Lightly season.

  3. FRAGRANT Mussels

    When the Onion and pak choi stems are soft, add the Garlic, the ginger, and ½ the Chilli (to taste) to the pot. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the coconut cream, 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, the Mussels, and seasoning. Cover and simmer until the mussels are heated through, 3-5 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, stir through the pak choi leaves until wilted. Remove from the heat and season if necessary.

  4. TIME TO DINE!

    Bowl up the noodles. Pour over the coconut sauce and Mussels. Drizzle over the chilli oil, sprinkle over the coriander, the remaining chilli (to taste), and the spring onion. Drizzle over the lemon juice (to taste). Delish, Chef!

  1. OODLES OF NOODLES

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the noodles. Cook the noodles until al dente, 7-8 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.

  2. START THE SAUCE

    Finely slice the pak choi stems and set aside. Slice the leafy parts in half lengthways, keeping them separate from the stems. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Onion and the pak choi stems and fry until golden, 5-6 [6-7]|#7DA0D7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Lightly season.

  3. FRAGRANT Mussels

    When the Onion and pak choi stems are soft, add the Garlic, the ginger, and ½ the Chilli (to taste) to the pot. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the coconut cream, 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, the Mussels, and seasoning. Cover and simmer until the mussels are heated through, 3-5 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, stir through the pak choi leaves until wilted. Remove from the heat and season if necessary.

  4. TIME TO DINE!

    Bowl up the noodles. Pour over the coconut sauce and Mussels. Drizzle over the chilli oil, sprinkle over the coriander, the remaining chilli (to taste), and the spring onion. Drizzle over the lemon juice (to taste). Delish, Chef!

  • Egg Noodles - 3 cakes

  • Pak Choi - 450g

  • Onions - 2

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Fresh Ginger - 45g

  • Fresh Chillies - 2

  • Coconut Cream - 600ml

  • Mussels - 600g

  • Fresh Coriander - 8g

  • Chilli Oil - 15ml

  • Spring Onion - 1

  • Lemon Juice - 30ml

  1. OODLES OF NOODLES

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the noodles. Cook the noodles until al dente, 7-8 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.

  2. START THE SAUCE

    Finely slice the pak choi stems and set aside. Slice the leafy parts in half lengthways, keeping them separate from the stems. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the Onion and the pak choi stems and fry until golden, 5-6 [6-7]|#7DA0D7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Lightly season.

  3. FRAGRANT Mussels

    When the Onion and pak choi stems are soft, add the Garlic, the ginger, and ½ the Chilli (to taste) to the pot. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the coconut cream, 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, the Mussels, and seasoning. Cover and simmer until the mussels are heated through, 3-5 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, stir through the pak choi leaves until wilted. Remove from the heat and season if necessary.

  4. TIME TO DINE!

    Bowl up the noodles. Pour over the coconut sauce and Mussels. Drizzle over the chilli oil, sprinkle over the coriander, the remaining chilli (to taste), and the spring onion. Drizzle over the lemon juice (to taste). Delish, Chef!

  • Egg Noodles - 4 cakes

  • Pak Choi - 600g

  • Onions - 2

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Fresh Ginger - 60g

  • Fresh Chillies - 2

  • Coconut Cream - 800ml

  • Mussels - 800g

  • Fresh Coriander - 10g

  • Chilli Oil - 20ml

  • Spring Onion - 1

  • Lemon Juice - 40ml

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R533.79

for 4 servings · R133.45 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Fragrant Coconut & Chilli Mussels?

The preparation time for Fragrant Coconut & Chilli Mussels with egg noodles, fresh coriander & chilli oil is between 25 and 40 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Fragrant Coconut & Chilli Mussels with egg noodles, fresh coriander & chilli oil?

The total time required to make Fragrant Coconut & Chilli Mussels with egg noodles, fresh coriander & chilli oil is between 30 and 45 minutes.

How many servings does Fragrant Coconut & Chilli Mussels provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Fragrant Coconut & Chilli Mussels?

Chilli, Chilli Oil, Coconut Cream, Egg Noodles, Fresh Coriander, Garlic, Ginger, Lemon Juice, Mussels, Onion, Pak Choi, Spring Onion

What is the nutritional information of Fragrant Coconut & Chilli Mussels?

Calories: 963, Carbs: 86 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 41 grams, Sugar: 14.1 grams, Salt: 890 grams

How do I prepare Fragrant Coconut & Chilli Mussels?

OODLES OF NOODLES: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the noodles. Cook the noodles until al dente, 7-8 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. FRAGRANT MUSSELS: When the onion and pak choi stems are soft, add the garlic, the ginger, and ½ the chilli (to taste) to the pot. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the coconut cream, 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, the mussels, and seasoning. Cover and simmer until the mussels are heated through, 3-5 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, stir through the pak choi leaves until wilted. Remove from the heat and season if necessary. TIME TO DINE!: Bowl up the noodles. Pour over the coconut sauce and mussels. Drizzle over the chilli oil, sprinkle over the coriander, the remaining chilli (to taste), and the spring onion. Drizzle over the lemon juice (to taste). Delish, Chef! START THE SAUCE: Finely slice the pak choi stems and set aside. Slice the leafy parts in half lengthways, keeping them separate from the stems. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the onion and the pak choi stems and fry until golden, 4-5 [5-6]|#7DA0D7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Lightly season.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Fragrant Coconut & Chilli Mussels?

Chilli, Chilli Oil, Coconut Cream, Egg Noodles, Fresh Coriander, Garlic, Ginger, Lemon Juice, Mussels, Onion, Pak Choi, Spring Onion

How many calories does Fragrant Coconut & Chilli Mussels have?

963 calories

How much fat content does Fragrant Coconut & Chilli Mussels have?

grams