Mussel & Bean Stew
A satisfyingly rich and creamy bean stew with mussels. Perfect for a family meal! The combination of white beans with seafood is perfect. Spices and manteiguinha beans add extra flavor and a velvety texture to this stew.
Soak <quantity>250<unit>g</unit></quantity> of manteiguinha beans for 24h in the refrigerator
Trim, peel and slice <quantity>2</quantity> red onions
Trim peel and thinly slice <quantity>4</quantity> garlic cloves
Dice <quantity>2<unit>stalks</unit></quantity> of celery
Melt <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of butter in a casserole
Sauté sliced red onions until translucent
Add diced celery. Sauté until translucent
Add thinly sliced garlic
Saute on medium heat for 10m while stirring to cook vegetables through
Deglaze with <quantity>300<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of rosé wine
Simmer 3m to evaporate the alcohol
Add <quantity>500<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of vegetable stock
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of garam masala
Add <quantity>1½<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of curry powder
Add <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of madras curry powder and stir to incorporate
Add <quantity>250<unit>g</unit></quantity> of soaked manteiguinha beans
Add <quantity>1½<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of diced tomatoes
Cover the casserole and cook for 1h on low heat until beans are al dente
Remove lid, add <quantity>500<unit>g</unit></quantity> of cooked and shelled mussels and stir
Cover and cook for 5m to release mussel flavor
Add <quantity>120<unit>g</unit></quantity> of crème fraîche and stir to incorporate
Add flaky salt to taste
Zest <quantity>1</quantity> lime
Serve while hot
Garnish with <quantity>3<unit>sprigs</unit></quantity> of parsley
Enjoy!
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