Mussel Salsa Verde
The vinegary mussels pair so well with the parsley and garlic. It's a really versatile sauce that goes well on many different occasions, and perfectly compliments fried meat and fish! The Pickled Mussel Salsa Verde is perfect for making over barbecues, taco nights, or over dinner when paired with a nice piece of pork schnitzel! It works also really well as a dipping sauce for croquettes, or a spread for some sourdough bread.
Melt <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of unsalted butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Cook 20m stirring occasionally. Butter will take on the color of hazelnuts when ready
Transfer the butter to a bowl to cool down
The brown butter is ready
Rinse and remove beards from <quantity>1<unit>kg</unit></quantity> of black mussels
Bring <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of vegetable stock to boil
Add mussels. Cover with lid
Simmer the mussels until they open. Strain and reserve stock
Melt <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of butter on low heat. Add <quantity>5</quantity> chopped garlic cloves and <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of diced onion
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of yellow mustard seeds
Add the reserved stock and <quantity>1⅓<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of apple cider vinegar
Reduce by ⅔
Add <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of brown butter and stir to combine. Remove from the heat
Pick <quantity>¼<unit>bunch</unit></quantity> of parsley. Chop
Slice stalks from <quantity>¼<unit>bunch</unit></quantity> of flat leaf parsley
Pick mussel meat and transfer to bowl. Add the brown butter mixture
Add the sliced parsley, <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of capers and mix to combine. The Mussel Salsa Verde is ready
Enjoy with a mega tasty Pork Chop Schnitzel!
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