Turkish Stuffed Mussels Recipe (Midye Dolma)
A delicious appetizer that is normally found in the coastal cities of Turkey that you can make at home.
Servings 4
Calories 419kcal
Ingredients
- 24 large mussels in the shell
- ½ cup long grain rice washed and drained
- 1 Tablespoon pine nuts
- 1 Tablespoon raisins or currants
- 1 onion chopped finely
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together except the mussels and the lemon.
- Clean the mussels, scraping with a knife. Half open the shells at the round part, cut out any beard with a scissors.
- Stuff the empty half of the shells with the rice mixture.
- Tie a string around each mussel to keep them closed during cooking
- Place the shells in a large saucepan with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer of 30 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
- When cooked, arrange the mussels on a serving tray and cut the strings.
- Brush the shell with a little olive oil.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg