Spring Ginger Mussels

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds fresh black mussels, cleaned
• 1 ounce ginger, diced
• 1 1/2 ounces garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 ounces shallots chopped
• 1 ounce tamari soy sauce
• 2 ounces vegetable oil
• 1 ounce chives, chopped
• 2 ounces unsalted butter
• 3 ounces seedless cucumber, diced
• 1 ounce quality sake
• salt and pepper to taste

Method:
Warm a
large sauté pan or skillet to medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, shallots,
vegetable oil, and cucumbers. Sauté for 1 minute. Add mussels. Deglaze pan with
sake. Add butter and tamari soy sauce. Cover until mussels are open. Toss chives
and serve in a big bowl.

Serves 4