Hoi Mlang Pou (Steamed Mussels with Dragon Fruit Citrus Sauce)
A Cambodian-inspired dish featuring steamed mussels served with a vibrant pink dragon fruit dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Mussels
4 lbs mussels, cleaned
2 cups lemongrass
2 cups Thai basil leaves
Sauce
1 bunch of cilantro
1 cup DOLE Chef-Ready Cuts Diced Dragon Fruit, thawed
½ cup DOLE 100% Pineapple Juice
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp fish sauce
3 ea red chilis, seeds removed
1 tsp honey
20 ea lime wedges, for garnish
Directions
- Heat a double boiler over high heat until a rolling boil. Add the mussels to the top pan and cover with lemongrass and basil leaves. Steam for 4 minutes or until the mussels open.
- Remove the mussels from the pan to avoid overcooking.
- Add all sauce ingredients (except lime wedges) into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Place the lemon grass and basil on a platter. Top with mussels and serve with sauce for drizzle or dipping. Garnish with lime wedges.