Thai Mussels

Ingredients

• • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) tomato paste
  • Chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) red curry paste, mild
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 cup (250 ml) coconut milk
  • 2 lbs (1 kg) mussels, washed and trimmed
  • 80 g rice vermicelli
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepper