Mussels in Ethiopian Stew
A flavorful and spicy Ethiopian-inspired stew featuring mussels as the main ingredient. This dish is quick to prepare and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
- β1 dozen musselsscrubbed and debearded
- β1 package quick stewfollow package instructions for cooking
- β2 tablespoons aerated flourfor thickening the stew
- β1 teaspoon Ethiopian spicessuch as berbere or mitmita
- β2 cups chicken brothlow sodium
- β2 tablespoons lemon juicefreshly squeezed
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β1 medium onionchopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat the stew according to package instructions.
- 2
Add the mussels, Ethiopian spices, and chicken broth to the stew.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the aerated flour to thicken the stew.
- 5
Add the lemon juice, garlic, and onion to the stew and stir to combine.
- 6
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the mussels are cooked through.
- 7
Serve the mussels in the stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.
- 8
Cook the mussels to an internal temperature of 145Β°F (63Β°C) to ensure food safety.