Mussels are on great form right now and are perfect in this intense, sweet-salty stir-fry.
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 long red chillies, finely sliced
1 large knob ginger, peeled and grated
1 large brown onion, finely sliced
3 tbsp salted black beans, rinsed
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp chilli sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 tsp sesame oil
1.5kg black mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1/4 bunch shallots, finely sliced
Heat oil in a wok. Stir-fry chilli, ginger and onion until soft and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add black beans, soy, chilli sauce, water, sugar and sesame oil and bring to a rapid boil for 2 minutes. Add mussels and toss to cover in sauce. Cover with a lid and cook on a high heat until mussels are cooked and open. Stir a few times so they cook evenly. Garnish with shallots and eat as is or with jasmine rice.
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