Peruvian Steamed Mussels a la Chalaca
It’s been only 2 weeks since I cooked the Purple Corn Peruvian Paella, but I found that I was still craving the smell and taste of the ocean. What to do? Only one thing — pick up some mussels at Bi-Rite Market, steam them, and serve them the Peruvian way, the one and only “Chalaca” way.
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In the second week of cooking class, I learned the secret ingredient that makes everything taste great—butter. Yes, butter. And lots of it. Despite feeling my cholesterol level rise and having my cooking instincts challenged, I followed the Chef’s instructions to a tee. After all, you have to live and cook dangerously once in a while. Read more →