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 BRUSCHETTA AL'INFERNO What we love about this dish is the unexpected blend of tastes, spicy, rich, fruity, and tangy, all combined into one cool mixture. Mussels are so often served hot and steamed open, in pastas, and stews, or in a simple mixture of wine and their own juices. This dish reminds us of how delicious mussels can be served cold, even in winter, if the bread is toasted and the sauce is spicy-hot. Serves 4 2 lbs fresh mussels 3 tablespoons plus 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2 inch dice 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 each large red and yellow bell peppers, cut inro 1/4 inch dice 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon hot chili flakes 4 garlic cloves, sliced into thin slices, plus 2 whole cloves 4 tablespoons good tomato paste 1 orange, cut into segments, with juices 4 thick slices good crusty bread 10 leaves fresh basil 1. Clean and beard the mussels. Place a large spaghetti pot over medium heat, add the oil and onions, and cook for 2 minute suntil sizzling. Add the mussels and the wine to the pot, cover, and cook until the mussles have all steamed open, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the mussels with a spoon or spider and leave the liquid and onions in the pot. Allow the mussels to cool and remove them from their shells and set the mussels aside. Discard the shells. 2. Meanwhile, cook the mussel liquid until only a little moisture remains, about 3-4 tablespoons. Add the peppers, thyme leaves, chili flakes, and garlic, and cook over medium heat until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Add the tomoato paste and mix well. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring often. Remove the mixture form the heat and allow to cool. 3. Combine the pepper mixture with the shucked mussels, the remaining oil, and the orange segments and juice. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 4. Toast the 4 slices of bread and rub each with the remaining garlic. Spoon the mussels mixture over the bread, lay a couple of basil leaves over each, ands serve with a small, bitter salad. |
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