Mussels with Lemongrass and Ginger Broth

Name: Mussels with Lemongrass and Ginger Broth
Ingredients: 2.5 lb mussels, debearded; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 lemongrass stalk, finely chopped; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger; 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro stems; 1 red Thai chile, sliced; 1.5 cups full-fat unsweetened coconut milk; 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari; 1 tbsp lime juice; 0.5 cup fresh Thai basil leaves

Mussels in a coconut broth with lemongrass, ginger, and Thai basil. Mussels are high in protein, B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

2.5 lb mussels, debearded
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 lemongrass stalk, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro stems
1 red Thai chile, sliced
1.5 cups full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
1 tbsp gluten-free tamari
1 tbsp lime juice
0.5 cup fresh Thai basil leaves

Instructions

Place the mussels in a colander, discarding any with open shells, and rinse a few times under cold running water to remove any sand or debris.
Heat the sesame oil in a large pot with a lid over medium heat. Add the lemongrass, shallot, garlic, ginger, cilantro stems, and chile. Cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the coconut milk and mussels, cover, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the shells open. Discard any unopened shells.
Using a slotted spoon, spoon the mussels into wide, shallow bowls. Stir the tamari, lime juice, basil, and reserved cilantro leaves into the broth. Ladle the broth over the mussels and serve.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

Vitamin B12
From: Mussels
Iron
From: Mussels
Omega-3 fatty acids
From: Mussels

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

Oxidative Stress
Protects against · via Vitamin B12
Premature Hair Graying
Addresses · via Vitamin B12
Cognitive decline
Reduces risk of · via Vitamin B12
Cardiovascular Disease
Protects against · via Vitamin B12
Stroke
Protects against · via Vitamin B12
Bone Fracture
Protects against · via Vitamin B12
Sarcopenia
Protects against · via Vitamin B12
Osteoporosis
Protects against · via Vitamin B12
Telomere Shortening
Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
Bone mineral density loss
Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
Cancer
Reduces risk of · via Omega-3 fatty acids
Heart disease
Reduces risk of · via Omega-3 fatty acids
Osteoarthritis
Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
Parkinson's disease
Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
Aging
Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
Alzheimer's disease
Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
Dementia
Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids

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