Mussels with rice
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Here is a simple and affordable recipe made from readily available ingredients. Since the rice is baked in the oven together with mussels and vegetables, the result is an excellent dietary option. It can also be served during fasting periods (on days when fish is allowed). For those who are looking, the ready dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the vegetables. Peel the onion. Wash and slice into half-rings using a knife moistened with cold water.
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Step 2
2. Then wash the carrot tubers. Peel them. Take a grater with large holes and grate the carrots on it.
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Step 3
3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. First add the onion and lightly sauté it. Then add the grated carrot and fry the vegetables.
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Step 4
4. Thaw and rinse the mussels beforehand. Drain off excess moisture. Place the mussels in a skillet with the onion and carrots. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add tomato paste and spices. Simmer for no more than 10 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Place the mussels with vegetables into the pot. Turn on the oven and prepare the rice. Rinse the rice several times in cold water. Then transfer it to the pot with the mussels and pour in boiling water. The water level should be 2 cm above the rice. Add an unpeeled garlic clove.
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Step 6
6. Place the pot with mussels and rice into a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 40-45 minutes (depending on the oven), covered with a lid. Once ready, serve the dish with vegetables.