Name: Curry-Coconut Mussels Babalu&#039s
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 3/4 teaspoon lightly crumbled saffron threads; 1 bay leaf (not California); 1 (14-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk; 1 tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1/2 tablespoon sambal oelek (chile paste); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 lb mussels (preferably cultivated), well scrubbed; Accompaniment: lime wedges

"My boyfriend and I can't get enough of the Caribbean and Latin foods at Babalu's in St. Louis," writes Traci Anderson of St. Louis, MO. "We love the curry-coconut steamed mussels. Is it possible to persuade the chef to share his secret?"

Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 1 hr

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