Recipe for: Mussels with Rice: An Irresistibly Delicious Old Burgas Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2.2 lbs (1 kg) cleaned and washed mussels
- 8.8 oz (250 g) rice, rinsed with cold water
- 2 carrots, coarsely grated
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Leaves from half a bunch of parsley, finely chopped
- Stalks from half a bunch of parsley, finely chopped
- Leaves from half a bunch of dill, finely chopped
- Stalks from half a bunch of dill, finely chopped
- 1 lemon
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
- 4.2 cups (1 liter) water
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Instructions:
- In a preheated saucepan, add olive oil.
- Add the onion, carrots, garlic, parsley stalks, and dill stalks, and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the rice and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until it becomes translucent.
- Pour in the water, stir, and bring to a boil.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add the chopped parsley and dill (reserve some for garnishing at the end).
- Add the mussels and stir.
- Reduce heat, cover the saucepan with a lid, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
- Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and dill.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Enjoy!
