Tuesday, October 09, 2007

A TASTE of NORTHERN MICHIGAN ~ BLACK BEAN MUSSELS & AWARD-WINNING WINE

~ Left Foot Charley Winery
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BLACK BEAN MUSSELS
~ This delicious recipe is compliments of AMICAL, the delightful Mediterranean bistro-style restaurant in downtown Traverse City.
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1 dozen New Zealand cleaned Mussels
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. garlic confit*
1 Tbsp. Black Bean-Garlic Sauce **
1/2 cup white wine
1 Tbsp. Diced shallot/scallion mix
1/2 diced fresh Roma tomatoes
1 Tbsp. thinly sliced basil
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/4 tsp. Kosher salt & freshly ground cracked pepper
  • Prep ingredients and heat a large wok over a high flame.
  • Add oil and swirl to coat pan. Add shallot/scallion mix and saute. Add wine & mussels. Steam until they have opened slightly. Add more wine if needed (chicken stock works, too).
  • Add black bean garlic sauce & garlic confit. Cook until liquid has been reduced by half. Stir in tomatoes & butter.
  • Correct seasoning and serve immediately.
(Wine suggestion: pair with Left Foot Charley's Award-winning Pinot Grigio)
Note:
* Garlic confit is prepared by roasting garlic cloves covered completely in olive oil in a 350-degree oven. Remove from oil, allow to cool and puree. Reserve garlic-infused oil for dressing, cooking and other uses.
** Black Bean Garlic Sauce can be found at most local super markets in the Asian food section. We use Dynasty brand 7-0z jar.

~ The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

(http://www.thevillagetc.com/)


~ Grand Traverse Bay
(Traverse City)

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