Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sake or dry white wine
• 2 teaspoons peeled and finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1 shallot, sliced into thin rings
• 2 pounds fresh mussels
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

1. Heat a large soup pot over over high heat and add the sake, ginger, garlic and shallots. Bring to a boil.

2. Add the mussels, cover, and cook for 5 minutes, or until the mussels open.

3. Toss in the basil and cilantro and serve immediately.