Steamed Mussels with Tomato Harissa Broth and Black Sticky Rice

Name: Steamed Mussels with Tomato Harissa Broth and Black Sticky Rice
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 1 cup black sticky rice; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 pounds mussels; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc; Tomato Harissa (page 243); 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 4 scallions, white and green parts, sliced diagonally; Cilantro leaves

December 9, 2011

These are not your typical mussels served in run-of-the-mill white wine broth. The tomato harissa broth is an addictive elixir. Even though the mussels are served with rice, you will want to have plenty of crusty bread on hand to sop up the flavorful goodness.

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