Bistro Moncur Potato & Mussel Salad
-and diced 1 Head fennel, trimmed and -sliced thinly 1 1/4 kg Mussels in the shell 4 tb Small black olives 2 Tomatoes, peeled, des...
Ingredients
- 4tbsp small black olives
- 2tomatoes, peeled, deseeded
- 200ml virgin olive oil
- 30ml to 40 ml white wine vinegar
- 2tsp saffron stamens
Directions
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Stephen Ceideburg 500 g Pink eye potatoes, peeled -and diced 1 Head fennel, trimmed and -sliced thinly 1 1/4 kg Mussels in the shell 4 tb Sm
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Clean mussels and open by placing in a large pan with a tight fitting lid and heating
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Remove mussel meat from shells
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Make vinaigrette by infusing saffron from stamens in 1/2 tablespoon hot water
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Rub a bowl with the crushed garlic and add oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste and saffron infusion
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While potatoes are still hot, dress liberally with the vinaigrette
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Assemble the rest of the ingredients and toss all together
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Posted by Stephen Ceideburg From an article by Meryl Constance in The Sydney Morning Herald, 5/25/93
