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Midia (Mussels) Appetizer
3 lb Fresh mussels,scrubbed, -beard removed and steamed -for 10 minutes 4 c Chopped onions 3/4 c Olive oil 1 c Long grain rice,washed and -drained 1 1/2 t Salt Pepper to taste 1 t ...
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Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Ingredients8 items
Ingredients
- 3lbfresh mussels,scrubbed,
- 3/4c olive oil
- 1c long grain rice,washed and
- 1t allspice
- 1t dried basil
- 3/4c currants
- 1/4c pine nuts
- 2c water
Directions
- 1
3 lb Fresh mussels,scrubbed, -beard removed and steamed -for 10 minutes 4 c Chopped onions 3/4 c Olive oil 1 c Long grain rice,washed and -d
- 2
Saute onions in olive oil until soft
- 3
Add rice and mix thoroughly
- 4
Add salt, pepper, spices, currants and pine nuts
- 5
Add water, bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes at medium heat
- 6
Add cleaned mussels, removed from their shells, mix thoroughly and cook about 10 minutes
- 7
Serve at room temperatur, mounded in a dish surrounded by fresh lemon slices
- 8
This may be used as an appetizer or as a side dish.