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Mussels with Rice

Ingredients:                                        


1 kilo frozen mussels, shelled and cleaned

1 onion, chopped

1/4 cup white wine

3 tablespoons virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon basil, minced

1 tablespoon tomato purée

salt and pepper to taste

2 cups warm water

1 cup rice



Directions:


Heat the oil and sauté the onion, on high temperature (5 out of 6), for 3-4 minutes. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Add mussels and continue sauté and stirring for 7-8 minutes.

Pour over wine, stir and add salt, pepper, basil while stirring.  Dissolve tomato paste in warm water and pour in cooking pot.

Add rice, stir well, place lid on, lower heat to medium, and cook until all water is absorbed (12 -15 minutes)

Remove cooking pot from hot surface, take lid off, and let stay for about 10 minutes.


Tip:


Cooking time will vary depending on type of rice you use; add a little bit of warm water and continue cooking for a few more minutes, if rice is not done.


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