Reviewed: Jun. 21, 2008

I halved this recipe, but otherwise followed it exactly. My only complaint is that there was not enough heat. I'll add dried thai chilis next time. The sauce is so incredibly delicious. Be sure you have some crusty Italian bread to sop it up with!!!

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BATCAVES

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Vinton, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2007

Simply amazing. Such an elegant and flavorful first course for a Thai dinner party. The sauce is to die for, and the cilantro is a wonderful touch. I've always been afraid of making mussels but they steamed up perfectly with this recipe. We bought 3# for 4 people and it was way too much, though. Recommend half that.

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Kristie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: May 7, 2008

We made a big pot of these for a party we had on Monday (since it was a bank holiday here)Great idea - served them with some pickled ginger and hot chilli sauce. Nice and spicy!

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Ita

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, U.K.

Reviewed: Jun. 21, 2011

This is an awesome recipe. As the Chef who created it when I was running the kitchen at the Silver Thatch Inn in Charlottesville Va. It quickly became one of most popular appetizers and was a requested recipe from Gourmet magazine in summer of 99'

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BinCville

Cooking Level: Professional

Living In: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2008

This recipe rocks! We have a Belgian restaurant in town that makes great mussels and my husband liked these Thai curry mussels better than theirs! You really don't need 2 cups of cilantro--maybe 1 cup. Just sprinkle some in each bowl before you spoon in the mussels and broth. This is so easy and so delicious. Guest will be impressed.

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SMGRUHLKE

Reviewed: Mar. 21, 2008

Fantastic!, it turned out beautifully. I'm a huge fan of Cilantro and the rich curry sauce had a fair bit of heat to it aswell! I always have to remind myself though, that the mussels release a lot of juices and water. Great as an appetizer or a light main course. I'm cooking it tonight as a romantic dinner for the two of us, once the kids are in bed!

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Warner Strauss

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2009

this is AWESOME!!! i added a small thai chili pepper and a little ginger root to the broth, served with plain jasmine rice. SO GOOD! mussels do release a lot of liquid, so if you're like me who tend to taste test a lot while cooking, taste this dish AFTER the mussels are cooked.

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EverFree

Living In: Los Angeles, California, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2008

Perfect! I originally halved the recipe because I wasn't sure my boys would like it - and then had to make more. Byrdboys were drinking the broth. Definite keeper, thank you!

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SunnyByrd

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 12, 2006

I've made this so many times and it is AMAZING. Make sure you have lots of crusty bread on hand to sop up all of the delicious sauce. The cilantro adds this great coolness to go along with the kick of the spice. Awesome!

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NY Foodie

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Jackson, Ohio, USA

Living In: New York, New York, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2012

I have enjoyed this type of dish in restaurants many times, and this recipe is just as good, if not better. I halved the recipe and followed it exactly, except that I used about half the amount of cilantro. I was afraid it would be too much, but in retrospect it probably would have been good either way. This dish MUST be served with a crunchy baguette to sop up the delicious broth! Mussels have always intimidated me for some reason, but this recipe reminded me how simple, easy, and delicious steamed mussels can be!

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