West African Foods Spicy Fried mussels

African Food: Spicy Fried mussels

Spicy Fried mussels Ingredients

1	Enough fresh mussels for everyone.
2	Stale bread (quantity depends on how many mussels you're making).
3	garlic.
4	Dried chilli (optional).
5	Fresh parsley.
6	salt.
7	Oil for frying.

Cooking Guidances

Step 1	Put bread, garlic and parsley in a chopper or food processor. Whizz up until you get breadcrumbs, add chilli at this point if using. Add an egg, mix up well using a fork. Set a side.
Step 2	Clean mussels, remove beard. Put in a large pan with no oil or water. Turn on the heat to medium, cover and cook for 2 mins or so until they just start to open. Drain and set a side to cool.
Step 3	Stuff each mussel with about a spoonful of breadcrumbs.
Step 4	Deep fry in batches for about 3 mins until nice and brown.
Step 5	Serve and enjoy :).