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Choros a la Chalaca
Bright, fresh, colorful, and easy to eat with one hand, this take on the classic Peruvian mussels dish is a great cocktail snack.
👤 Danielle Bell📖 epicurious
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring smashed garlic, 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and 3 cups water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add mussels and cook, uncovered, until opened, about ⏱️ 3 minutes. As mussels open, use tongs to transfer them to a medium bowl; discard any mussels that remain closed after ⏱️ 5 minutes or so. Chill mussels ⏱️ 15 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, stir grated garlic, tomato, chile, onion, lime juice, 2 Tbsp. cilantro, and remaining ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a small bowl.
3
Remove and discard top shells from mussels. Arrange mussels on a platter; top each with a spoonful of salsa. Scatter cilantro sprigs over.
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