Thai Mussels

Executive Chef Joel Werner’s Thai Mussels were a fan favorite from the Firetower in 2024. Here’s how you can recreate the dish and bring a bit of heat to your own kitchen!

Thai Mussels
Serves 4

Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil
3-inch piece ginger, peeled and very thinly shaved
1 jalapeño minced; seeds removed if you prefer less spice
2-pound bag mussels, thoroughly cleaned and beards removed
14 ounces whole fat coconut milk
½ teaspoon salt, plus extra as needed
¼ cup packed cilantro leaves
Juice of 1 lime
Salt, to taste
Crusty bread, for serving

To make:
Heat the oil in a large, deep-sided sauté pan set over medium heat. Add the ginger and jalapeño and sauté for 1 minute. Add the mussels and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add the coconut milk and salt, stir to combine and cover. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until all the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open. Remove from the heat and add the lime juice. Transfer to a large serving bowl, garnish with cilantro and serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

This creation by Chef Joel isn’t the only Blackberry Mountain dish that wowed guests in 2024. Continue exploring your favorite Mountain flavors from home with the recipes for Sweet Potato Coconut Soup and Miso Green Goddess Wedge Salad from Three Sisters!