STEAMED MUSSELS WITH TURMERIC

• 700 g mussels
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 Garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp.  turmeric
• 1 glass of white wine
• Olive oil
• Salt (Optional)
• Pepper

Wash the mussels under plenty of water, removing the sand and seaweed and thoroughly cleaning the shell.

Saute the onion and garlic and add the mussels. Then add 1 tablespoon sweet turmeric and one glass of wine. Let the alcohol evaporate a little and cover the pot to boil for 5'-6 '.

Agitate the pot, remove the cover and serve on a deep dish.

Add freshly ground pepper (salt is optional) and garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme.

TIP: During the wash, throw the open mussels. After cooking,  throw the closed mussels.