Spicy Steamed Mussels

Ingredients

• 2 pounds mussels, washed and beards removed
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (2-inch piece) ginger, minced
• 2 serrano chile peppers, seeded and diced
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves chopped
• 3 scallions, sliced
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 1 large ciabatta loaf, sliced into 1/2-inch thick diagonal slices
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

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