Steamed mussels

500 gr mussels 1 onion finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 10 gr ginger, finely chopped 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs rosemary 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter Juice of half a lemon 30 ml ouzo Optional: ½ chili pepper Baguette Salt and pepper

Place the mussels in a bowl of water with salt for 30 minutes. Then clean them, removing the “beards” by pulling them toward the hinge side of the shell.

Heat a pot over medium heat with olive oil and sauté the onion, garlic, ginger, and herbs until they turn golden.

Add the mussels, deglaze with the ouzo and lemon juice.

Cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for 3 minutes until the mussels open. Discard any mussels that remain closed.

Serve with chopped chili, lemon zest, and warm baguette. Enjoy!